Are Cooper Flagg, Jalen Brunson playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Knicks injury report
On Monday afternoon, Dallas Mavericks will go on a journey on the New York Knicks in a nationally televised Martin Luther King Jr. Day League game. Both Cooper Flagg and Jalen Brunson are on the injury report for this game, both listed as questionable with sprained ankles. Here’s everything we know about Brunson and Flagg’s injuries and their playing statuses for their game on Monday.
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Jalen Brunson, Cooper Flag injury status for Mavericks vs. Knicks
Considering theirs question marks on On the injury report, there is currently some doubt as to whether Flagg and Brunson will be able to play Monday afternoon. Brunson has sat out the last few games for the Knicks with a sprained right ankle, and New York has lost three straight as a result.
Meanwhile, Flagg injured his ankle in a recent home loss to the Denver Nuggets and is also questionable for the Knicks’ contest.
Joining Brunson on the injury report is Josh Hart, who recently returned from his own injury and is questionable for the game against the Mavericks with a sore right ankle.
For the Mavericks, Anthony Davis will remain out of the lineup, while PJ Washington will also miss this game due to personal reasons. Ryan Nembhardt is listed as probable.
Overall, both the Knicks and Mavericks should win this game. As mentioned earlier, the Knicks have lost three games in a row, recently completed a disappointing West Coast road trip, and then dropped a game at home against the Phoenix Suns.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks are trying to stay afloat as trade rumors swirl around the team, particularly regarding Davis.
Either way, the Mavericks and Knicks are scheduled to tip off at 5:00 PM ET.
2026-01-19 16:56:00
