Cooper Flagg, Klay Thompson injury updates, per Jason Kidd
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks he’ll be in the deficit again on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson are outsideas they highlight a long list of players who will not be available for the game. Flagg is listed as out with a left ankle injury doc Thompson is dealing with left ankle pain. The good news is that the head coach of the Mavs Jason Kidd hopes Thompson and Flagg will be available Thursday for the second game of a back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets.
“We’re playing again tomorrow, so hopefully they’ll be back tomorrow,” Kidd told reporters before the game.
The hope for their return on Thursday is promising without a doubt. Kidd’s update suggests there is no long-term concern in either of these issues. Still, both injuries will be worth keeping a close eye on.
Flagg (19) is averaging 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game in his first NBA season. And he shoots 47.3 percent from the field.
Thompson, a 35-year veteran, is averaging 11.7 points while shooting 38 percent on three-point attempts. Klay was a late addition to Wednesday’s injury report. One has to wonder if back-to-back games played a role in the Mavs’ decision to hold him out for Wednesday’s game. At 35 years old, Dallas will be cautious when it comes to Thompson’s health.
We will continue to monitor and provide updates on the status of Flagg and Thompson’s injuries as they become available. As for Wednesday night’s game, tip-off is set for 8:30 PM EST at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
2026-01-29 00:22:00
