The Dallas Mavericks fell to 5-13 on the 2025 season after losing to the Memphis Grizzlies at home on November 22nd, 102-96. But what headlined the game was a dirty trip by Memphis big man Santi Aldama on No. 1 overall 2025 NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg, and the rookie could've avoided major injury. After Flagg leaped out of bounds to save a ball, he began running to get back on defense. Aldama fell on the floor and appeared to throw his arm on Flagg's leg, causing him to trip. Flagg, along with Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, was understandably pretty unhappy with the move.
Cooper Flagg escapes potential injury after dirty trip in loss to Grizzlies
