Is Cooper Flag playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Hornets injury report

The The Dallas Mavericks face the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday evening, and Cooper Flagg once again sits at the center of the injury report. It’s Flagg listed as suspicious with a sprained left midfoot during a Feb. 10 game against the Phoenix Suns. The rookie standout has missed the last seven games, and his potential return remains uncertain as Dallas prepares for Charlotte.

The The Mavericks enter at 21–39, No. 12 in the Westlooking to end a three-game losing streak. The Meanwhile, the Hornets sit at No. 10 in the East and they aim to extend their streak of four victories. Here’s everything we know from the injury report about Cooper Flagg and his playing status against the Hornets.

Flagg was one of the few bright spots for the Mavericks this season. In 49 games, he averaged 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists, shooting 48.2 percent from the field and 80.4 percent from the line. He logs over 34 minutes a night and carries a heavy offensive load. When he plays, the Mavericks operate with better pace and spacing.

Cooper Flag injury status against Hornets

The Mavericks’ injury report makes Flegg’s availability especially important as Dallas looks to halt its slide down the Western Conference standings. Several players are listed as out or questionable, reducing the margin for error if Flagg can’t suit up.

With multiple pieces of the rotation missing or limited, Dallas faces a steeper challenge against the Hornets’ momentum drive. His absence would leave the Mavericks without their primary offensive engine.

Charlotte enters with confidence after riding a four-game winning streak. The Hornets will look to this match as a chance to continue their climb in the East as they take advantage of a struggling opponent. If Flagg were to play, the game could also feature ian intriguing Rookie of the Year subplot against fellow Kon Knuepel.

For Dallas, this game is about stopping the bleeding. For Charlotte, it’s about keeping the momentum going. And at the center of it all is Flagg’s recovering left leg.

So when it comes to whether Cooper Flagg plays tonight against the Hornets, the answer is now no. He carries a dubious label. Dallas may remain cautious as he works his way back from a midfoot sprain.

Mavericks injury report

Marvin Bagley III: OUT (sprained neck)

Moussa Sisse: QUESTIONABLE (two way player)

Cooper Flag: DOUBTFUL (left medial sprain)

Kyrie Irving: OUT (left knee surgery)

Derek Lively II: OUT (left foot surgery)

Nazi Marshal: OUT (right finger contusion)

Caleb Martin: PROBABLY (lower back pain)

John Poulakidas: QUESTIONABLE (two way player)

Tyler Smith: QUESTIONABLE (two way player)

Klay Thompson: QUESTIONABLE (right adductor contusion)

PJ Washington: QUESTIONABLE (left ankle sprain)

Hornet injury report

Tosan Evbuoman: OUT (two way player)

PJ Hall: OUT (two way player)

Liam McNeeley: OUT (on assignment)

Antonio Reeves: OUT (two way player)

Kobe White: OUT (treatment of left calf injuries)