The Dallas Mavericks have cleared rookie Cooper Flagg to return after he missed the past eight games with a left midfoot sprain, the team announced Thursday.
Flagg, a rookie who has quickly emerged as a key figure for Dallas, had been sidelined during the stretch as he recovered from the injury. The clearance marks the next step in his return after the midfoot issue kept him out for more than a week’s worth of games.
Injury update
Dallas listed the injury as a left midfoot sprain. The team did not provide additional medical details in its announcement beyond confirming Flagg has been cleared to return.
Flagg’s availability comes after the Mavericks navigated an eight-game span without the rookie in the lineup. His return gives Dallas another option moving forward as the club continues its schedule.