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Cooper Flagg Injury: Expected to play Monday

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on January 19, 2026 at 1:16pm

Flagg (ankle) is expected to play in Monday's game against the Knicks, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

The stage is set for the rookie No. 1 overall pick to end a two-game absence with an ankle sprain. Flagg's return is likely to send Caleb Martin to the bench Monday.

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