Dallas Mavericks rookie teenage standout Cooper Flagg will miss their final game before the All-Star break and not play in the NBA’s Rising Stars game this weekend because of a left midfoot sprain.

Flagg, 19, was diagnosed with a left midfoot sprain suffered during Tuesday’s game against Phoenix. He will miss Thursday’s game against the L.A. Lakers and will also miss the 2026 Rising Stars game on Friday during All-Star weekend. Flagg is expected to return after the All-Star break, per ESPN.

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