Sports · October 24, 2026
Cooper Flagg injury update: Latest on Mavericks star after exiting vs. Pacers
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg sustained a left shoulder injury during a 121-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday. The injury occurred just before halftime when Indiana's Aaron Nesmith fouled Flagg on a fast-break dunk attempt, leading to a flagrant 1 foul and a heated scuffle between the teams. While Flagg was able to shoot his free throws before exiting, his availability for upcoming games against the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat remains uncertain pending further evaluation.
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Cooper Flagg injury update: Latest on Mavericks star after exiting vs. Pacers
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Pacers, Mavericks get into heated scuffle as Cooper Flagg injures shoulder after flagrant foul
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Mavericks star Cooper Flagg injured on flagrant foul by Pacers
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Cooper Flagg suffered a left shoulder injury.
- The injury occurred during a fast-break dunk attempt.
- Aaron Nesmith committed the foul that caused the injury.
- The foul was ruled a Flagrant 1 after official review.
- A scuffle involving Naji Marshall and Aaron Nesmith occurred immediately after the foul.
- The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 121-105.
Reported by only some outlets
- Mavericks coach Dusty May stated Flagg was in 'good spirits' in the locker room.
- Flagg will be evaluated over the next few days.
- Two Mavericks players left the bench during the scuffle, though coach May claimed they were checking on Flagg.
- Tyrese Haliburton played his first home game since tearing his Achilles 16 months prior.
Confirmed
- Cooper Flagg injured his left shoulder.
- The foul by Aaron Nesmith was a Flagrant 1.
- Naji Marshall and Aaron Nesmith received technical fouls.
- The Mavericks won the game 121-105.
Reported
- Two Mavericks players who left the bench may have done so only to check on their teammate. (Dusty May via New York Post)
- Flagg was in good spirits following the game. (Dusty May via CBS Sports)
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