Cooper Flagg’s Rookie Season Ends Early After Ankle Injury in Mavericks Finale
Posted : 13 April 2026
Cooper Flagg’s rookie season came to an early end after he suffered a left ankle sprain during the Dallas Mavericks’ regular-season finale against the Chicago Bulls.
The injury occurred in the second quarter and forced him out of the game shortly after, cutting short a standout debut campaign.
Flagg finishes the season as a leading Rookie of the Year contender despite the setback.