Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg will miss game vs. Spurs with left shoulder sprain

Dallas Mavericks player Cooper Flagg will be absent from Saturday’s home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs due to a mild sprain of his left shoulder. The injury was sustained during Friday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers, which the Mavericks won 121-105. Flagg suffered the injury just before halftime after being fouled from behind by Aaron Nesmith, a play that was deemed a Flagrant 1 foul.

He landed on his shoulder while attempting a dunk and did not return to the game. Flagg had been the league’s leading scorer during the previous season, averaging 21 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per contest. He started the Mavericks’ Opening Night victory over Houston with 32 points. Saturday’s contest will mark the home debut of Mavericks head coach Dusty May, who guided Michigan to the NCAA championship last season.