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DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 12: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks walks backcourt during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center on November 12, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
On Tuesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks will be in North Carolina to play the Charlotte Hornets.
The Mavs are coming off a 100-87 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder (at home).
Cooper Flagg missed his seventh straight game.
Dallas Mavericks Make Cooper Flagg Announcement
For Tuesday’s showdown with the Hornets, the Mavs will likely remain without Flagg.
He is officially listed as doubtful.
Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News wrote: “Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg (left midfoot sprain) has been upgraded to doubtful for tomorrow’s game vs. the Hornets. PJ Washington (left ankle) has been upgraded to questionable. Klay Thompson (right adductor soreness) is questionable. Caleb Martin is probable. Two-ways John Poulakidas, Tyler Smith & Moussa Cisse are questionable. Naji Marshall (right finger contusion) & Marvin Bagley III (neck sprain) remain out.”
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – JANUARY 29: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks and Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets talk after the game at American Airlines Center on January 29, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Flagg is averaging 20.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 48.2% from the field and 30.2% from three-point range in 49 games.
Marc Stein of The Stein Line added more details before the injury report came out.
Stein wrote: “Hearing some optimism in Dallas that Cooper Flagg is nearing a return from the midfoot sprain that has sidelined him for the past seven games.”
The Mavericks have officially listed Cooper Flagg (left midfoot sprain) as doubtful for Tuesday’s game in Charlotte against fellow Rookie of the Year top contender Kon Knueppel.
Doubtful is at least a step up from Flagg’s outright OUT classification for the past seven games. https://t.co/0cHy8vHhWb
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March 2, 2026
The Mavs have had a tough season where they are the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 21-39 record in 60 games.
They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak (and 2-8 over their last ten games).
After the Hornets, the Mavs will play their next game on Thursday night when they visit the Orlando Magic in Florida.
On the road, they have gone 7-19 in 26 games away from Dallas.
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 06: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after Brandon Williams #10 of the Dallas Mavericks made a three-point basket with 33 seconds left to give the Mavericks the lead over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on January 06, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
On the other side of the matchup, the Hornets are the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 30-31 record in 61 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and have won seven out of their last ten games).