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Cooper Flagg Leaves Game With Shoulder Injury, Will Be Re-Evaluated

Cooper Flagg did not appear in the second half of the Dallas Mavericks' 121-105 win over the Indiana Pacers due to a shoulder injury. Flagg landed hard on his shoulder following a flagrant foul from Aaron Nesmith on a breakaway…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:50 AM
Cooper Flagg Leaves Game With Shoulder Injury, Will Be Re-Evaluated
Key Things to Know
  • Cooper Flagg left the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Indiana Pacers with a shoulder injury.
  • Flagg landed hard following a flagrant foul by Indiana's Aaron Nesmith on a breakaway dunk attempt.
  • Mavericks coach Dusty May stated Flagg has left shoulder soreness and will be evaluated in coming days.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg exited a 121-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers after sustaining a shoulder injury. The incident took place during a breakaway dunk attempt, when Flagg fell hard onto his shoulder following a flagrant foul by Aaron Nesmith. Flagg was unable to return for the second half of the contest.

Mavericks coach Dusty May confirmed that Flagg is dealing with left shoulder soreness and will undergo medical re-evaluation in the coming days. May did not clarify if an MRI will be required, though Flagg notably experienced an injury to the same shoulder during the previous season.

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