Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg will miss the Mavericks' game against Utah on Thursday night because of a sprained left ankle.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is doubtful for the team's Thursday night matchup against the Utah Jazz, according to the team's injury report. Flagg, the 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick, left Wednesday night's loss to the Denver Nuggets with a left ankle sprain.

In 1994, the Mavericks secured the services of Jason Kidd with the second pick of the draft because they were really bad. Last summer, the Mavericks landed Cooper Flagg with the first pick because they were really lucky. But are they now headed into the land of the really bad?

Jason Kidd says early adversity is essential for Cooper Flagg’s growth, stressing that elite players must confront the “rookie wall” head-on.

The Dallas Mavericks have experienced a roller coaster of a season, but one emerging star may be more than just a bright spot - he could be the reason coach Jason Kidd stays at the