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Dallas Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg Status For Hawks Game

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 06: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Mavericks 120-100. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

On Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks will be in Georgia for a showdown with the Atlanta Hawks.

The Mavs most recently beat the Toronto Raptors by a score of 122-92.

Cooper Flagg finished the victory with 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and three blocks while shooting 7/17 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time.

Dallas Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg

GettyTORONTO, CANADA – MARCH 8: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks calls out to a teammate during the second half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 8, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Flagg had been out for an extended period before returning in each of the previous two games.

For Tuesday’s game against the Hawks, Flagg is officially off the injury report.

The former Duke star should be available and in the starting lineup.

@NBAInjuryAlert wrote: “NBA Injury Update: Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks)

Removed from injury report”

GettyTORONTO, CANADA – MARCH 8: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks warms up ahead of his NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 8, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Flagg (who was picked first in the 2025 NBA Draft) is off to an incredible start as a pro.

He is averaging 20.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 47.2% from the field and 29.5% from three-point range in 52 games.

GettyTORONTO, CANADA – MARCH 8: RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks embrace after their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on March 8, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks This Season

The Mavs are currently the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 21-43 record in 64 games.

They are in the middle of a seven-game losing streak (and 2-8 over their last ten).

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