The Dallas Mavericks are set to face the New York Knicks tonight at American Airlines Center. Unfortunately, though, just hours before tip-off, it has been announced that rookie #1 overall pick Cooper Flagg will sit out tonight’s game due to illness, and he’ll be unavailable for tonight’s matchup.

Flagg’s illness is thankfully not a structural injury, and it’s not related to incidents during previous games or practice. He wasn’t listed with the injury in previous games, and so far, has not dealt with any recurring physical issues.

This will mark the first time this season that the forward has missed a game. So far, there are no updates from the team regarding whether this is a short-term condition or flu-related. The 81-year-old isn’t the only one dealing with the illness either; forward

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