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• X Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) · Report · 52 min ago

  Cooper Flagg (shoulder) has been upgraded to probable for tonight in Miami.

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  also reported by Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang), Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA)

• Podcast Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective host · Report · 4 h ago around the league

  Dallas played the Spurs without Cooper Flagg or Kyrie Irving. A host says Irving was just taking it easy on a back-to-back while recovering from an ACL injury. The Spurs got their first win, scoring 122.

  “Chaotic NBA Opening Week Reaction: Key Injuries & New Contenders? + Major Beef” at 13:37 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On Mavericks host

• Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 14 points · 13 h ago
  • Dallas Mavericks (reported): The Mavericks list Cooper Flagg as questionable for Monday night's game against the Miami Heat. at 0:45
  • Dallas Mavericks (reported): Flagg hurt his shoulder in the Pacers game. The last word was that he would be re-evaluated next week. at 2:24
  • Dallas Mavericks press release (reported): According to the hosts, the official press release classified Flagg's injury as a sprain. at 4:51
  • One host says he does not expect Flagg to play. If he had to guess, he sees the questionable tag as more of a gamesmanship move. at 4:41
  • A host says other shoulder sprains around the league have 'definitely' lasted longer than this, and he had mentally prepared for Flagg to miss two weeks. at 5:03
  • Flagg has played about 50% of the season's quarters so far. He missed the first game and half of the Pacers game. at 15:57
  • A host credits the mid-range number to Dusty May keeping players within their roles: mid-range shots mostly come from Kyrie, Flagg and the bigs' hook shots, not out-of-character pull-ups. at 17:26
  • Context for the starters' small sample: Flagg got hurt and left the Pacers game, Kyrie fouled out of it, and both Flagg and Kyrie missed the Spurs game. at 22:04
  • Net ratings for the wings alongside Flagg, cited from 'data baller': PJ Washington 27 minutes, -1. Max Christie 36 minutes (the most with Flagg), -0.2. Naji Marshall 25 minutes, +38. Zaccharie Risacher 25 minutes, +81. at 23:44
  • A host infers that the staff wants Christie playing with Flagg, since that pairing has the most minutes. at 23:56
  • Stocks totals cited: Risacher 12, Gafford 10, Flagg 8 in about half the season played. at 26:08
  • Turnovers are spread across the roster: everyone in the rotation has four or more, and Flagg leads with seven. at 27:46
  • He expects it to fix itself eventually. at 27:41
  • Rotation so far, with ages as stated: PJ 28, Max 23, Risacher 21, Naji 28, Sasser 26, Gafford 28, Flagg 19, Morez Johnson Jr 20, de Larrea 20, Kyrie 34. Kyrie is the only player over 28. at 28:37

  “Cooper Flagg's Injury Status Leaves Us with More Questions” · listen ↗

• ESPN ESPN · Report · 21 h ago

  Out, left shoulder sprain, return est. Oct 26

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• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · 34 h ago around the league

  The Spurs got their first win of the season at Dallas against a Mavericks team without Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving. San Antonio trailed in the second quarter, and Victor Wembanyama was +32. No reason was given for the absences.

  “Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” at 24:59 · listen ↗

• Bluesky Michael Scotto (@mikeascotto.bsky.social) · Report · Oct 24

  Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg underwent an MRI that revealed a mild left shoulder sprain. Mavs say he’ll be re-evaluated next week.

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  also reported by Locked On Mavericks host

• X Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) · Report · 21 h ago

  Mavericks' Cooper Flagg (shoulder) upgraded to questionable for Monday at Heat. Caleb Martin (thumb) doubtful. Out for Dallas are Santi Aldama (knee), Tarik Biberovic (heel), Dereck Lively II (foot) and Naji Marshall (illness).

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• X Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) · Report · 43 h ago

  The Mavericks are now expected to soon rule out Kyrie Irving as well from tonight’s home opener … which would mean no Irving or Cooper Flagg for San Antonio’s visit.

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• Story ESPN · Article · 47 h ago

  Mavericks' Cooper Flagg out for home opener with mild left shoulder sprain

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• Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 5 points · Oct 24
  • Dusty May (reported): Dusty May said Cooper Flagg was 'in good spirits' when he saw him in the locker room and that they'll know in the next couple of days what's next. at 2:42
  • The hosts discuss Flagg's injury as a shoulder injury; one host questions how anyone could know the specifics yet. at 15:35
  • The hosts do not expect Flagg to play in the home opener. at 2:49
  • Kyrie Irving (quoted): Kyrie Irving after the game: the team has to set an example and protect Cooper, the youngest guy on the team; it's a brotherhood and 'we're a family'. at 15:00
  • The hosts stress that nothing is known yet about Flagg's injury and that the AC sprain idea is just one person's guess until official information comes out. at 16:46

  “Dusty May Said Something About Cooper Flagg After The Mavs Win & More NBA Talk” · listen ↗

• Podcast Tony East, Locked On Pacers · Opinion · Oct 24 name not confirmed around the league

  Host says Jr was the Pacers' best first-quarter defender at times on Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, but his offensive fit looked terrible.

  “Why Indiana Pacers got embarrassed by Dallas Mavs in Tyrese Haliburton return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse” at 15:49 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Mavs host (unnamed) (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · Oct 24 around the league

  Cooper Flagg did not start the third quarter after Aaron Nesmith hit him on the shoulder. He did not return. 'They say' left shoulder soreness and called it precautionary. The Mavs host noted Flagg dealt with left shoulder issues last year and the home opener is tomorrow.

  “BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 10:35 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On Mavericks host

• Podcast Locked On Spurs host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Opponent context: Dallas won at Indiana, but Cooper Flagg took a tumble that led to a skirmish and did not play the second half, so he may not play. Kyrie Irving is back.

  “SPURS POSTCAST: Amen Thompson Silences Wembanyama Late as Rockets Edge Spurs in Austin Heartbreaker” at 15:53 · listen ↗

• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 24

  Mavericks' Cooper Flagg lands on shoulder after hard foul, exits win vs. Pacers

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• Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 6 points · Oct 23
  • A host asked whether Flagg stayed out as a precaution (with a 30-point lead and a home opener the next day) or has a real injury. at 3:56
  • Slightly biased (reported): Slightly biased (inferred) speculated that Flagg might miss serious time. at 4:24
  • Flagg played only 17 minutes and had six assists. at 15:56
  • Irving and Flagg combined for 20 first-quarter points and went 7 of 14 from three. at 14:10
  • A host is intrigued by a Sasser-Flagg pairing and values Sasser's multi-dimensional game. at 30:59
  • Open question: how the staff will tinker with lineups that put Flagg alongside two ball handlers. at 31:55

  “The Mavs Proved Something Huge Without Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving Against the Pacers” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 11 points · Oct 23 partly checked episode
  • The Mavs started Kyrie Irving, Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford, the same starting group as in game one. at 10:42
  • The host tied that substitution to the idea of playing Cooper with two other ball handlers, here Kyrie and Naji Marshall. Slightly later said he wants to see how the staff tinkers with that. at 36:58
  • Gafford played only about 14 minutes but had five assists; the host said they used him as a hub. Cooper played only 17 minutes. at 3:42:17
  • Just before halftime, Cooper Flagg was fouled hard in transition and was seen holding his shoulder. Postgame recaps say Aaron Nesmith hit him and he fell on his left shoulder. at 1:32:44
  • The hosts said Flagg's left shoulder has been a recurring issue going back to last year, but one host did not think he has ever missed games for it. at 3:10:42
  • Flagg did not start the third quarter. Naji Marshall started the second half in his place. at 1:55:41
  • An update the hosts read in the third quarter said Flagg would not return, with left shoulder soreness. The source of the update was not named. at 2:12:39
  • Host opinion: the word "soreness", rather than sprain, is a positive sign. The hosts read keeping him out as precaution: a 30-point lead, the home opener tomorrow and his shoulder history. at 2:29:24
  • Dusty May (reported): Postgame, Dusty May said Flagg will be re-evaluated in the next couple of days (via Marc Stein). The hosts did not like the sound of that for tomorrow. at 3:19:05
  • Brian Sutter (reported): The hosts stressed this is only his guess and that nothing is known yet. at 4:11:42
  • Kyrie Irving (quoted): Postgame, Irving said the team must protect Coop, its youngest player, and have each other's backs as a family. at 4:10:36

  “FULL LIVE STREAM | Mavs vs Pacers | Dallas Mavericks Game Reaction | Cooper Flagg & Kyrie Irving” · listen ↗

• Story CBS Sports · Article · Oct 23

  Mavericks star Cooper Flagg injured on flagrant foul by Pacers' Aaron Nesmith

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  also reported by Scott Agness (@ScottAgness)

• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 23

  Mavericks lose Flagg to injury, and ruin Haliburton's home return with 121-105 win over Pacers

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• X Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) · Report · Oct 23

  Aaron Nesmith fouled the bejesus out of Cooper Flagg on the break. Najj Marshall went right at him and things got hostile for a little. Flagg is holding his left shoulder.

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• X Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) · Report · Oct 23

  Per the NBA starters page, Jarace Walker will start at small forward tonight even with Aaron Nesmith back. Other four: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam Ivica Zubac, are the same. Mavs starters: Kyrie Irving, Max Christie, P.J. Washington, Cooper Flagg, Gafford

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• Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 6 points · Oct 22
  • Isaac Harris: Host's season win #2: as many minutes as possible for Morez Johnson Jr. and Cooper Flagg, ideally together. He calls them cornerstone pieces. at 4:14
  • Dusty May (reported): The host relays that Dusty May has said having Kyrie back and Cooper playing more should create better shots for the players around them. at 12:31
  • Isaac Harris: Across Cooper and Kyrie, only three assists led to a teammate making a three. The host thinks this is probably partly on them and partly on the role players. at 14:48
  • Isaac Harris: The host assumes the two will be staggered a lot. at 15:28
  • Isaac Harris: On the first play of the third quarter, Cooper drove deep into the paint and scored. The host infers that getting into the paint was discussed at halftime. at 16:30
  • Isaac Harris: Cooper scored over 30 points with 13 free-throw attempts but only four shots in the paint. The host says he needs more paint shots. at 19:09

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