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1 day ago
Flagg won the closest Rookie of the Year vote since 2003 over the Hornets’ Kon Knueppel. The 19-year-old small forward led all rookies in points per game and was tied for first in total assists. Flagg lived up to his fourth-round preseason ADP and will surely go even earlier in drafts next season.
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16 days ago
Flagg sprained his left ankle early in the second quarter of Sunday’s regular-season finale. With nothing to play for, the rookie’s debut campaign has come to a disappointing end. Thanks to a late-season flourish, Flagg is the betting favorite to win Rookie of the Year honors, with college teammate Kon Knueppel also in the mix. Flagg lived up to his fourth-round ADP, and he’s likely to go earlier in drafts next fall.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
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18 days ago
Flagg struggled in Wednesday’s loss to Phoenix, but he was able to get back on track in this game. Though they were on the wrong side of the scoreboard once again, Flagg was able to have another monster scoring performance to help strengthen his Rookie of the Year campaign. Flagg has been a fantasy star in his first season in the league, and he’ll continue to be one of the best players in fantasy basketball for the next 15 years. Whether or not he wins Rookie of the Year isn’t going to change that. He should be considered one of the most valuable players in dynasty leagues.
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18 days ago
Flagg is dealing with a sprained left wrist. The 19-year-old forward was initially listed as probable, so his availability isn’t much of a surprise. Flagg has two more games to make his case for what should be a very close Rookie of the Year vote with the Hornets’ Kon Knueppel.
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19 days ago
Flagg suffered a sprained left wrist recently, but the probable tag suggests that he will play on Friday. And with the Rookie of the Year race between himself and Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel believed to be extremely close, Flagg will likely do all that he can to play in the Mavericks’ final two games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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20 days ago
Flagg logged one of his worst scoring games of the season on Wednesday. He shot the ball poorly and failed to make a three-pointer, while only getting three points from the charity stripe. Yet the rookie forward didn’t let his scoring struggles stop him from contributing in other areas. He was the only Mavericks player to collect double-digit rebounds, and his six assists were among the best on the team. Flagg will have a chance to close his rookie season on a higher note, as Dallas will play against San Antonio on Friday and Chicago on Sunday.
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21 days ago
Flagg was coming off scoring 45 and 51 points in his last two games, respectively. The 19-year-old small forward was highly efficient in those games, unlike Tuesday when he had 25 points on 25 attempts from the field. Flagg has provided fourth-round per game value in his potentially Rookie of the Year campaign and he’s only going to get better from here.
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23 days ago
Two days removed from scoring 51 points in a defeat, Flagg made more history on Sunday. The 19-year-old became the first teenager in league history to score at least 40 points in consecutive games, and he was highly efficient. In addition to the percentages, Flagg committed just two turnovers. Also, he was two rebounds and one assist shy of a triple-double. Dallas plays four games in Week 24, and the team could decide to let Flagg go all-out in hopes of beating out college teammate Kon Knueppel for Rookie of the Year.
Source: Nate Duncan
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25 days ago
Flagg became the first teenage player in NBA history to record a 50-point game. He thrived inside the arc, beyond it, and used a 24-point fourth quarter to help earn his record-setting night. The rookie also chipped in with four stocks on the defensive end to help showcase his versatility. Friday’s performance will only add to his Rookie of the Year case; he’ll have an opportunity to make another statement on Sunday against the Lakers.
Source: NBA
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28 days ago
It was another rough shooting night for Flagg, who shot 5-of-19 from the floor just 24 hours before this. However, he was able to make more of an impact in other ways in this game. This was his fourth double-double since the All-Star break, which helped make up for the subpar performance from the floor. Flagg will get a couple days off, which will hopefully help him have a better outing against the Magic on Friday.
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29 days ago
Flagg struggled on Monday, as did many of the Mavericks’ starters. He just made it out of single figures in points in his 31 minutes of action, and failed to make much of an impact in other areas of the game. The rookie sensation has produced well throughout the season and had been playing some particularly good basketball of late. After concluding with his lowest points total since January, he’ll have a chance to bounce back on Tuesday against the Bucks.
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about 1 month ago
Flagg has scored at least 21 points in three straight and six of his last eight games. Just as encouraging for fantasy managers has been that the rookie’s availability has not been an issue. Flagg has not missed a game since returning from a foot injury on March 5. Given where the Mavericks are in the standings, there may have been some fear among fantasy managers regarding a potential shutdown. Flagg continues to play, and on most nights, he has been an excellent fantasy asset.
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about 1 month ago
Flagg filled up the stat sheet, though ultimately he was bested by two historic games from the Nuggets duo of Jamal Murray (53 points) and Nikola Jokic (23/21/19 triple-double). Perhaps most impressive was that the 19-year-old didn’t have any turnovers in 35 minutes. Flagg has provided sixth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Mavericks only have one more game this week coming Friday against the Trail Blazers.
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about 1 month ago
The first-year forward put together yet another strong stat line on Monday. Despite the loss, Flagg picked his spots and comfortably converted over 60.0 percent of his shot attempts before crossing the 30-point mark for the eighth time this season. His contributions as a passer were arguably as noteworthy, although he fell an assist short of earning a double-double. Even with a career-high seven turnovers, Flagg seemed comfortable in his minutes. He continues to impress down the stretch of his rookie season.
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about 1 month ago
While Flagg did not have a good night shooting the basketball, going 6-of-14 from inside the arc, his production in other categories was excellent. He matched his season-high with the four blocks and also provided good value in rebounds and assists. Over the past two weeks, Flagg has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. Dallas’ three-game Week 22 does not include a back-to-back, which should ensure Flagg’s availability as long as he’s healthy.
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about 1 month ago
At first glance, Flagg put up a solid stat line in Wednesday’s defeat. However, he was pestered by Dyson Daniels throughout the night, which negatively affected the rookie’s efficiency. In addition to shooting 40 percent from the field, Flagg was responsible for a season-high six turnovers. Nights like Wednesday have been few and far between for Flagg, and there aren’t many defenders in the NBA as good as Daniels. He’ll look to bounce back on Saturday against the Clippers.
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about 1 month ago
Flagg put together another balanced performance on Monday. In the loss, he shot the ball fairly well from the field before finishing as one of two Mavericks to score at least 20 points, and led all Dallas players in rebounds in the process. The do-it-all rookie forward was also productive as a passer against the Pelicans before the final horn sounded. Add in his three stocks, and he comes away with a productive night from a fantasy standpoint.
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about 1 month ago
Flagg’s double-double on Sunday was his tenth of the season, and second in his last four games. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was a very good performance for the rookie. However, the upcoming schedule is a concern. Dallas plays three games in Week 21, starting with the Pelicans on Monday. Flagg played both games of the Mavericks’ most recent back-to-back, but that isn’t guaranteed to be the case this time around.
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about 2 months ago
After failing to crack the 20-point threshold in any of his prior five appearances, Flagg did so on Friday. The rookie recorded 25 points on good percentages, and category league managers will be pleased with the five assists as well. Dallas plays once more in Week 20, a Sunday rematch with the Cavaliers in Cleveland.
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about 2 months ago
Flagg was held under 20 points for the fifth straight game on Thursday, shooting below 40.0 percent from the field for a second consecutive time. The rookie forward has remained in a shooting slump since returning in early March from a foot sprain. He did, however, notch at least five rebounds and assists for the fifth time in as many games. But while his well-roundedness has provided a solid floor, fantasy managers hope he can find his touch and deliver some efficient, high-scoring performances.
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about 2 months ago
Flagg’s rough shooting stretch continued in this game. Over his four games since returning from an eight-game absence with a midfoot sprain, Flagg has shot 34.6 percent from the floor., though he has made up for it by averaging 16.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.0 steal and 1.8 blocks per game. He didn’t contribute any defensive stats in this one, but he did record a double-double and match his career high for rebounds. He’ll look to figure things out offensively in Memphis on Thursday.
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about 2 months ago
Interestingly, Flagg has made seven field goals in each of the three games he’s played since returning from a left midfoot sprain. Sunday’s game was the second straight in which he’s played 30 minutes, and the rookie recorded a complete stat line that included five defensive contributions. The Mavericks play four games in Week 20, starting with the Hawks on Tuesday.
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about 2 months ago
Flagg was initially listed as questionable with a foot injury and it came down to a game-time decision, but the rookie is available for Sunday’s game against the Raptors. He’s coming off a 16-point performance in Friday’s loss to the Celtics.
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about 2 months ago
Flagg played both games of Dallas’s recent back-to-back, logging 30 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Celtics. If the rookie can’t play on Sunday, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin and Brandon Williams are potential replacements in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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about 2 months ago
A native of Newport, Maine, Boston will be the closest to his hometown that Flagg gets to play. While Jayson Tatum’s return to the Celtics was the biggest headline, many made the trip south to watch their native son play. Flagg didn’t have a good night shooting the basketball, but fantasy managers did receive good production in the rebound and assist categories. Dallas plays one more game in Week 19, visiting the Raptors on Sunday.
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about 2 months ago
Flagg made his return to the Mavericks’ lineup after missing eight games with a left midfoot sprain, with the 26 minutes being one more than his stated limit. The rookie shot 6-of-17 from two, which hurt his field-goal percentage, but he did record a complete stat line. Before the game, it was reported that Flagg could play more on Friday in Boston if everything checks out health-wise. The fact that he’s playing the second game of a back-to-back this soon is great news for fantasy managers.
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about 2 months ago
Flagg is back in the Mavericks’ lineup after an eight-game absence. Due to the rookie’s return, Brandon Williams has been pushed back to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
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about 2 months ago
Flagg has missed Dallas’ last eight games with a left midfoot sprain. According to Curtis, the rookie will be under a minutes restriction on Thursday. And if everything goes well for Flagg, he may be allowed to take on more minutes in Friday’s game against the Celtics. His return will likely push Khris Middleton or Brandon Williams out of the starting lineup.
Source: Mike Curtis
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about 2 months ago
Flagg has been sidelined since before the All-Star break, but he could make his return against Orlando. Flagg’s return would likely push Khris Middleton back to the bench, which would limit his fantasy output.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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about 2 months ago
Flagg is not yet ready to return to action, and with Naji Marshall (finger) also sidelined, Khris Middleton is worth a look in most fantasy leagues. He should see big minutes for as long as Flagg and/or Marshall are out.
Source: NBA Injury Report