Cooper Flagg (foot) underwent an MRI on Wednesday which revealed a left midfoot sprain. The rookie will miss Thursday's game against the Lakers and will also miss Friday's 2026 Castrol Rising Stars game. (Source: Michael Scotto on X)
Fantasy Impact: Disappointing news for the NBA as one of the favorites for Rookie of the Year honors - and one of the headliners of the Rising Stars game - will have to miss the festivities on Friday. However, the news appears fortunate for Dallas and for fantasy owners as it seems Flagg should be able to return to the lineup following the All-Star break. The rookie sensation is averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 49 games so far this season.
Jakob Poeltl (back) will return to the Raptors on Wednesday. (Source: Josh Lewenberg on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Poeltl's back issues have kept him out since late December, but the Austrian big man is finally ready to return, albeit on a minutes restriction. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Trayce Jackson-Davis could see fewer minutes with Poeltl back in the mix.
