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Mavericks' Rookie Cooper Flagg Set to Return Monday

1/20/2026

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Story summary

Cooper Flagg, Mavericks rookie, will return Monday against the New York Knicks.
Flagg missed time with a left ankle sprain.
He suffered the injury in a January 14 loss to the Denver Nuggets, scoring six points in under 15 minutes.
His return is crucial for the Mavericks amid injuries to key players, including Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.

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In 1985, the NBA experienced a notable rise in player injuries, significantly affecting team performance and fan attendance, with the Los Angeles Lakers reporting a 25% drop. This trend continues today as the Dallas Mavericks face similar challenges, particularly with Cooper Flagg's return from injury being crucial for the team amid ongoing health issues affecting key players like Kyrie Irving.

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Cooper Flagg, Mavericks rookie, will return Monday against the New York Knicks.
Flagg missed time with a left ankle sprain.
He suffered the injury in a January 14 loss to the Denver Nuggets, scoring six points in under 15 minutes.
His return is crucial for the Mavericks amid injuries to key players, including Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.

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