No more playing! Flagg suddenly injured and decides to withdraw from the NBA All-Star Game.

Reigning MVP Alexander sustained an abdominal injury, so Sengun will fill his place on the World Team; veteran star Curry is suffering from right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, with Ingram stepping in for him on the USA Team; Eastern Conference's leading vote-getter Antetokounmpo might also be absent from this year's All-Star because of a calf injury...

Regarding the new generation "Son of America" and the 25th overall draft pick Flagg, he has been confirmed to withdraw from this year's Rookie Challenge due to a left foot midfoot sprain.

Several popular stars have withdrawn one after another, undoubtedly causing a significant impact on this year's All-Star viewership, and NBA commissioner Silver is probably close to tears in the restroom.

Especially Flagg, who as fresh talent was supposed to be a major draw for boosting ratings. Unfortunately, he "didn't cooperate." So far this season, he has played 49 games, averaging 34.1 minutes with 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 48.2%, 30.2%, and 80.4% in the three main categories. He once scored 30+ points in four consecutive games, with impressive tallies of 49, 34, 36, and 32 points respectively.

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend will be held from February 14 to 16 (Beijing time) at the Los Angeles Clippers' new home, the Intuit Dome.