Flagg Ruled Out for Thursday's Jazz Game with Left Ankle Sprain

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is officially out for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz due to a re-aggravated left ankle sprain, marking his second absence this season. He left Wednesday's game early after initially sustaining the injury Monday. The team plans caution with the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, who is averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.3 steals. His next chance to return will be Saturday, also against Utah.