Cooper Flagg
January 2026
Flagg returned from a two-game ankle absence for his first pro game at Madison Square Garden, while Brunson and Hart also returned for a Knicks side hit by injuries. Flagg was cleared after workouts following a left ankle sprain; Brunson came back from a right ankle sprain and Hart returned after soreness management, with the Knicks staff noting they have rarely had their preferred group available together.
Cooper Flagg
January 2026
Flagg sprained his left ankle and was ruled out for the second half, raising doubts for the next game. He rolled the ankle after stepping on a foot while falling. It was the same ankle he tweaked two games earlier, and Dallas opted to sit him after the break.
Anthony Davis
January 2026
Davis will miss around six weeks with ligament damage in his left hand but will not need surgery. He was hurt defending a drive late against Utah. He has now missed about half of Dallas’ 40 games this season after multiple injuries, and the absence impacts roster planning, including any contemplation of moving on from the Dončić trade fallout and decisions around Kyrie Irving’s recovery timeline.
Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, NBA TMBO
January 2026
Cavaliers won Team of the Year and Inclusion Leadership; Raptors won Team Innovation; Olivia Hay won Guest Experience Innovation; Billy Phillips won Values of the Game. Cavs cited for major business growth, sellout streak, partnerships and new premium club; inclusion initiatives tied to youth leadership and social impact programs; Raptors recognized for a fan-facing Shooting Lab using biomechanics and vision tech; Hay recognized for staff culture and service standards; Phillips honored for decades of sponsorship and community work.
Anthony Davis
January 2026
Davis reportedly has ligament damage in his left hand after being hurt late against Utah, raising the likelihood of a longer absence. He left the bench in visible pain for further evaluation, with subsequent testing indicating ligament damage. The injury hits a struggling Mavericks team still dealing with fallout from the Luka Doncic trade and their poor record.
Alperen Sengun
January 2026
Alperen Sengun left Houston’s 110-104 loss to Dallas after spraining his right ankle 1:04 into the game and did not return. Dallas also lost starter P.J. Washington Jr. to a sprained right ankle. Sengun landed awkwardly after a rebound and was helped off, while Houston were already without Steven Adams. Dallas ruled Washington out after the first quarter, with both teams hit early by ankle injuries in the same game.
Russell Westbrook
December 2025
Russell Westbrook climbed to seventh on the NBA’s all-time assists list, passing Magic Johnson with his 10,142nd dime and finishing the night on 10,149. He also recorded his 2,000th career steal, becoming only the 14th player in league history to reach that mark. The Kings guard, a former MVP and three-time assists leader, now has realistic chances to leapfrog Mark Jackson and Steve Nash this season, while also chasing Mookie Blaylock and Karl Malone in career steals. The double milestone underlines his long-term playmaking and defensive impact despite changing roles late in his career.
Anthony Davis
December 2025
Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis exited the Christmas matchup against the Golden State Warriors with groin spasms after pulling up while running in the second quarter, adding another setback in a season already interrupted by a significant left calf issue. Davis left with three points, three rebounds and two blocks in under 11 minutes before medical staff ruled him out for the remainder, with no firm return date yet as Dallas weigh short-term depth problems against the need to protect a key big man’s health.
Cameron Johnson
December 2025
Denver received encouraging news on forward Cameron Johnson after an MRI showed only a bone bruise in his right knee, with no ligament or structural damage, easing fears of a major setback following his injury during the Nuggets’ narrow 131-130 loss to Dallas. Johnson is expected to miss only a handful of games but joins starters Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun on the injury list, leaving Denver short-handed for their upcoming Christmas matchup with Minnesota as they manage minutes and depth across a demanding festive schedule.
Cooper Flagg
December 2025
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg erupted for 42 points in an overtime loss to Utah, becoming the youngest player and first 18-year-old ever to score at least 40 in an NBA game, and just the fourth rookie in Dallas history to hit the 40-point mark. Flagg, who entered averaging 17.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists, poured in 24 by half-time and kept attacking to finish with a record-breaking haul that cemented his place atop the Kia Rookie Ladder, even as Dallas fell short on the scoreboard.
