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about 23 hours ago
Flagg was not expected to play in Sunday’s matchup with Milwaukee, but that was the second leg of a back-to-back set. That game was postponed, so he’s had three days off to get healthy. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Flagg’s status, and if he’s unable to go, Naji Marshall could see a bump in usage. Marshall has standalone value that is not dependent on Flagg’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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3 days ago
The Mavericks, who lost to the Lakers at home on Saturday night, were unable to fly to Milwaukee due to inclement weather in the Dallas metroplex. This is the second game on Sunday’s schedule postponed due to inclement weather, with the other being Nuggets/Grizzlies.
Source: NBA Communications
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3 days ago
Flagg played 34 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Lakers, and this is the first back-to-back for the Mavericks since the rookie missed two games with a sprained left ankle. Add in Dallas having to travel to Milwaukee, and it makes sense that he would be unlikely to play on Sunday. No Flagg would further enhance Naji Marshall’s fantasy value; he’s worth adding regardless of what happens with the rookie’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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4 days ago
While Flagg couldn’t get much done scoring-wise, he still offered solid value in the rebound, assist and steal categories. The biggest issue for the rookie in category leagues recently has been the foul line, with Flagg making 61.9 percent of his attempts over the past two weeks. With Dallas visiting a Milwaukee squad that won’t have the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sunday, it would be unsurprising if Flagg finished Week 14 with a flourish.
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6 days ago
Before Thursday’s game, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said that Flagg could be limited to 20-25 minutes. Key word: could. The rookie played 30 minutes and showed no signs of being hampered by the sprained left ankle he suffered last week. Flagg recorded his sixth double-double of the season, and he has provided sixth-round per-game value in eight-cat formats over the past month.
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9 days ago
Making his first appearance at Madison Square Garden as an NBA player, Flagg had a solid evening at the office as the Mavs blew out the Knicks. Over the past two weeks, the rookie has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. The lone concern for Flagg would be staying healthy, as Monday’s game was his first after missing two with a sprained ankle.
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9 days ago
Flagg is back after missing the last two games with a sprained left ankle. His return pushes Brandon Williams to the bench, so look for the rookie to initiate a lot of the Mavericks’ offense. Williams will still take on a solid role off the bench, but his fantasy ceiling has been lowered with the change.
Source: NBA Lineups
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9 days ago
Following a two-game absence, Flagg will be back in the lineup to take on New York. Caleb Martin should return to playing a role off the bench with Flagg back, which will eliminate the little streaming value he held.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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10 days ago
Flagg has missed two straight games, but he’s got a chance to take the court on Monday. If Flagg is forced to miss a third straight game, Naji Marshall could remain in the starting unit. Marshall is worth adding off the waiver wire if he’s still available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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11 days ago
Flagg will miss a second straight game, which isn’t a surprise after he was initially listed as doubtful. Naji Marshall and Caleb Martin should remain the starting forwards with Flagg and PJ Washington (personal) sidelined.
Source: Mavs PR
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12 days ago
Flagg is expected to miss a second straight game, but PJ Washington (ankle) is expected to be back. That means one of Jaden Hardy or Caleb Martin will likely return to the bench, though the one that remains in the starting lineup should have some streaming appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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13 days ago
Flagg injured his ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets, the same one he tweaked the game prior against the Nets. Given how depleted the Mavericks’ rotation will be for Thursday’s game, expect to see a lot of Jaden Hardy and Caleb Martin out of necessity.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
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13 days ago
Flagg sprained his ankle in the third quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets. After the game, head coach Jason Kidd mentioned that Flagg had tweaked his ankle in the prior game against the Nets. Flagg has only missed one game this season due to injury, but the Mavericks are likely to be cautious with their top draft pick and the future of their franchise. With Flagg likely out and P.J. Washington questionable, we could see high usage outputs for Naji Marshall and Klay Thompson.
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14 days ago
Flagg rolled his left ankle while on defense during the first quarter of Wednesday’s game. While he did return briefly later in the half, it was announced early in the third quarter that he would not return. Ryan Nembhard started the third in Flagg’s place. The rookie finished with six points, one rebound and one assist.
Source: Ryan Blackburn
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16 days ago
Flagg turned his left ankle in the third quarter and briefly headed to the locker room before returning and leading the Mavericks to victory. With about 1:30 left in regulation and a seven-point lead, Flagg took his man off the dribble and hit a three-pointer at the top of the key to give the Mavericks a 112-102 lead. The 19-year-old forward has scored at least 26 points in two of his last three games. He’s provided sixth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Mavericks will be back on the floor Wednesday against the Nuggets.
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18 days ago
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was ejected from Saturday’s game six minutes in, and it’s fair to wonder how this may have affected Flagg. The rookie had a rough night in Chicago, committing five turnovers in his 28 minutes on the floor. The good news for fantasy managers is that Flagg has had more good nights than bad, so he should not have much difficulty bouncing back. Especially with three of Dallas’ four Week 13 games coming against Brooklyn and Utah (they play the Jazz twice).
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20 days ago
Flagg came within two assists of his first-career triple-double, as he collected double-digit rebounds for the fourth time this season, and reached 25 points or more for the seventh time. The rookie sensation also came through on the defensive end — there, he finished with four stocks and tied a career-high in steals. Flagg has enjoyed a stellar first NBA season. His trajectory could lead him to become one of the most productive fantasy players for years to come.
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22 days ago
Flagg’s second stint as the primary playmaker in Dallas’ starting lineup has gone well. Through two games, the rookie has recorded 12 assists with just three turnovers. One of his six helpers on Tuesday set up Brandon Williams’ game-winning three-pointer with 33.9 seconds remaining. If Flagg can continue on this path of efficient playmaking, reaching his Yahoo! ADP (42) before the season concludes should not be difficult. There was an injury scare during Tuesday’s game, as Flagg left during the third quarter after banging knees with Sacramento’s Precious Achiuwa. However, after some time on the exercise bike, the rookie was back on the court later in the quarter.
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27 days ago
Flagg did not shoot the ball well on Thursday, but he’s now recorded at least five assists in six consecutive games. The increased assist production is one reason why the rookie has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. The Mavericks play once more during Week 11, at home against the Rockets on Saturday, before playing three games in Week 12.
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30 days ago
While Flagg recorded a complete stat line in Portland, he struggled to provide consistent scoring. There were brief periods when he showed why he currently leads all rookies in scoring, but Flagg could not get untracked. And the shooting struggles may have led him to attempt only three shots in the fourth quarter, all misses. With Anthony Davis out due to a groin injury, there’s room for Flagg to be more assertive offensively, and the Mavericks need him to be. He’ll look to bounce back when the Mavericks host Philadelphia on Thursday.
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about 1 month ago
With Anthony Davis (groin) out, there’s even more room for Flagg to exert his influence on the offensive end of the floor. That may have made Saturday’s performance somewhat disappointing for fantasy managers, even with the rookie scoring 23 points while shooting over 50 percent from the field. Flagg only attempted 13 shots on the day after putting up 21 in each of his two previous outings. That isn’t all on the rookie, of course, but there should not be games in which Max Christie (12 attempts) puts up almost as many shots as Flagg. Dallas opens a four-game Week 11 in New Orleans on Monday.
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about 1 month ago
Four days after turning 19 years old, Flagg made his Christmas Day debut. While it ended in defeat and Anthony Davis (groin) limped off with another injury, the rookie certainly made a positive impression. Flagg shot over 50 percent from the field and provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories against the Warriors. Depending on how long Davis is out, the Mavericks will have to rely even more on their prized rookie. Dallas ends its Week 10 schedule in Sacramento on Saturday.
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about 1 month ago
Flagg got off to a scorching hot start to this game; he scored 14 points without missing in the first quarter and entered halftime with 22 points on 9-of-10 shooting. He set a new career high for triples in this game; prior to this, Flagg had really struggled to shoot from deep. Over his previous 10 games, Flagg had hit a total of four triples. He came close to recording his first triple-double, and it seems that everything is starting to click for him. Remember, he just turned 19 two days before this game, which was the second leg of a back-to-back. The sky is the limit for him.
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about 1 month ago
Flagg’s final line was good with one notable exception: free-throw shooting. The rookie missed half of his 10 attempts, a surprising performance given that he was an 82.8 percent shooter from the foul line entering the game. Over the last two weeks, Flagg has been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP (42). The season-long value remains two rounds lower than his ADP, but he’s headed in the right direction after a slow start.
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about 1 month ago
Flagg is good to go after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. He will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer
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about 1 month ago
Flagg’s availability is a big deal for the Mavericks, even if the team has seemingly found an answer at the point guard position in Ryan Nembhard. Not having the rookie would leave a massive hole in the Mavericks’ starting lineup. Klay Thompson, who’s also questionable for Monday’s game, would figure more prominently in the rotation if he can go but Flagg cannot.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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about 1 month ago
Flagg appears to be coming into his own early in his young career. He’s averaging 29.7 points per game, 7.0 rebounds per game and 4.3 assists per game over his last three games. Flagg is one of the most impressive young players in league history. The Mavericks have four games in Week 10, starting with a date with the Pelicans on Monday.
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about 1 month ago
Coming off a 42-point performance in the loss to the Jazz Monday, Flagg was excellent in the win over the Pistons on Thursday. The 18-year-old power forward joined an exclusive club with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James as the only 18-year-olds in NBA history with 500 points. Flagg stopped and hit a jump shot with 3.4 seconds left in regulation to give the Mavericks the lead, though they still needed overtime to secure the victory. Dallas is off on Friday ahead of a game with the 76ers on Saturday.
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about 1 month ago
Flagg made history on Monday in Salt Lake City, becoming the first 18-year-old player to score 40 points in an NBA game. He got there with efficient shooting and lots of production from the charity stripe, but just as impressively, he was able to impact the game as a rebounder, passer, and defender. The career-high scoring total wasn’t enough to give the Mavericks a third straight win. However, Flagg continues to make strides as his rookie season progresses. He’ll have a chance to be productive again on Thursday against the Pistons.
Source: Marc Stein
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about 2 months ago
On a night when starting point guard Ryan Nembhard (two rebounds and five assists in 21 minutes) struggled, Flagg’s improved playmaking abilities came in handy. The rookie’s eight assists were the second-most in a game for him this season, trailing only an 11-assist effort against the Lakers on November 28. Over the last two weeks, Flagg has provided fourth-round per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP (42).