Flagg Ruled Out Tuesday, Nearing Return from Mid-Foot Sprain

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg is ruled out for Tuesday's game, extending his absence to eight consecutive contests due to a left mid-foot sprain. Despite the injury limiting him to just four games in February, he remains a strong Rookie of the Year contender, averaging 20.4 points and 6.6 rebounds. Optimism surrounds his potential return as early as Thursday. His ongoing foot issue is a significant factor in the tight ROY race against Kon Knueppel.