Injuries Put Cooper Flagg and Devin Booker on Hold as Warriors Deal With Kuminga Trade Request
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Mavericks: Rookie forward Cooper Flagg sat out Dallas’ 144-122 victory over Utah on Thursday with a sprained left ankle, the same ankle he twisted one night earlier while guarding Denver’s Peyton Watson. The No. 1 overall pick, who is averaging 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists, has now missed two games this season, the first coming in November because of illness. Dallas is taking a cautious approach with the early Rookie of the Year frontrunner.
Suns: Phoenix guard Devin Booker was unavailable for Thursday’s one-possession loss to Detroit because of ankle swelling after playing through the issue earlier in the week. Booker is producing 25.2 points and 6.5 assists per game, and head coach Jordan Ott said there is optimism he could return Saturday at New York. In addition, guard Jalen Green has resumed full five-on-five work as he nears a comeback from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for more than two months.
Warriors: Golden State has won 10 of its last 14 contests, capped by Thursday’s decisive victory over New York, yet forward Jonathan Kuminga’s trade request remains unresolved. Multiple reports indicate the 21-year-old formally asked to be moved once he became eligible, with Sacramento and Dallas among interested teams. The Warriors are said to be prioritizing expiring contracts and roster flexibility, and no deal appears close. Veterans Draymond Green and Stephen Curry insist the situation is not a distraction as the club focuses on winning. Kuminga, out of game action for several weeks, continues individual workouts and maintains a positive attitude. Head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged the circumstances are challenging, while teammate Jimmy Butler has publicly voiced support for the former lottery pick.
Source: Hoops Wire
