The Dallas Mavericks will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA Cup group stage play, and they're hoping to get one of their key players back. Cooper Flagg is listed on the injury report with a right thumb splint, and he missed the last game for the Mavericks. With the injuries to the team, Flagg has been important to the Mavericks in his rookie season, and he continues to progress throughout the season.
It doesn't sound like Flagg's injury is that serious, so the hope is that he can return as the team tries to stay alive in the NBA Cup for a chance to go to Las Vegas.
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Cooper Flagg's injury status vs. Pelicans
Flagg is listed as available against the Pelicans, which means he'll be back in the lineup. That's big for the Mavericks, especially with what Flagg has been bringing to the court on both sides of the ball. There's no doubt that he is still adjusting, and he even had to go through the ups and downs of playing a new position.
To start the season, Flagg was playing point guard, but as of late, he's been playing his natural position. The rookie recently opened up about the move and was honest.
“Being a point guard comes with a lot of responsibility,” Flagg said. “I don’t know if I was ready for that right away. It doesn’t mean I can’t go back to it or improve… but lately it’s been better having someone else help with pressure.”
With Flagg going back to his bread and butter, it would make sense for him to be more productive, and it has shown in his stats. Once everyone is back healthy, he should be even more comfortable in his role, but it's good for him to get these reps now, early in his career.
