Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been downgraded to questionable with an illness ahead of the team’s matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

The Mavericks, who are 4–11 and sit 13th in the Western Conference , will face the Knicks (8–5) at 9:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Flagg had previously been listed as available despite wearing a right thumb splint, according to ClutchPoints reporter Joey Mistretta on Tuesday evening. The latest update, however, raises uncertainty about his status for the nationally televised game.

Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, last played in Monday’s 120–96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves . He recorded 15 points, two assists, and a rebound while shooting 6-of-10 from the field and 2-of-3 from beyond the arc in 27 mi

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