INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 23: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks is fouled by Aaron Nesmith #23 of the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 23, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images julian king Sun, October 25, 2026 at 11:08 AM UTC · 1 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement I n just the second game of the season for the Dallas Mavericks, former Duke star Cooper Flagg picked off a steal and headed downcourt for an easy basket. However, Indiana's Aaron Nesmith was closing fast on Flagg, and caught up to him at the basket, where he dispatched a hard foul that sent the young Dallas star to the floor, holding his shoulder and grimacing.
Here's the video of the play , which sparked a scrum that got pretty heated.
As it turned out, Flagg left the game and later got an MRI. It looks like he has a mild shoulder sprain, and will probably miss a few games.
Fortunately, it's not all that serious, but he'll join his former Duke roommate Kon Kneuppel on the sidelines. The runner-up to Flagg for last year's Rookie of the Year Award, Knueppel is getting over a hamstring issue. He's expected to return to the court fairly soon.
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