Cooper Flagg Out Through All-Star Weekend with Left Midfoot Sprain

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been ruled out through All-Star Weekend due to a left midfoot sprain, confirmed by an MRI. The injury occurred Tuesday against the Suns, where he scored 27 points. Flagg will miss Thursday's game against the Lakers and the Rising Stars game, with an expected return on February 20. The No. 1 overall pick is averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists this season, and is a Rookie of the Year frontrunner, having recently set an NBA record for a teenager with four consecutive 30+ point games.