{"id":142310,"date":"2026-02-23T04:36:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T04:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/142310\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T04:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T04:36:19","slug":"cooper-flagg-progressing-ahead-of-dallas-mavericks-tuesday-matchup-in-brooklyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/142310\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooper Flagg Progressing Ahead Of Dallas Mavericks\u2019 Tuesday Matchup In Brooklyn"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dallas Mavericks continue to monitor Cooper Flagg<\/a>\u2019s recovery from a left midfoot sprain, with the rookie forward trending toward a potential return as early as Tuesday in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n

Flagg has missed three consecutive games after sustaining the injury before the All-Star break. The setback forced him to sit out the final game before the hiatus and sidelined him from All-Star Rising Stars events. Since then, the organization has prioritized a measured recovery timeline while monitoring his response to increased activity.<\/p>\n

Through 49 games this season, Flagg leads the Mavericks with 20.4 points per game while averaging 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 34.1 minutes. He is shooting 48.2% from the field and 80.4% from the free-throw line, compiling 999 total points along with 321 rebounds, 202 assists, 58 steals, and 39 blocks.<\/p>\n

Cooper Flagg Injury Recovery Continues Ahead of Brooklyn Trip<\/p>\n

Head coach Jason Kidd<\/a> provided an encouraging update following Sunday\u2019s 134-130 victory over the Indiana Pacers, confirming that Flagg completed a productive workout and will be re-evaluated after Monday\u2019s team practice.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s feeling better,\u201d Kidd said. \u201cHe had a good workout today, and we\u2019ll see how he feels tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Mavericks will practice in Indianapolis before attempting to travel to New York City, giving Flagg another structured opportunity to test the foot in a controlled team setting.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll practice tomorrow,\u201d Kidd said. \u201cWe\u2019ll see how he feels after practice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Winter weather may complicate travel plans as the team prepares for Brooklyn.<\/p>\n

\u201cTomorrow is going to be a long day,\u201d Kidd said. \u201cWe can\u2019t leave until the evening, and there\u2019s no guarantee with that. Hopefully, we can get out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Flagg\u2019s availability for Tuesday will depend on how he responds to practice activity and whether the team is able to complete travel as scheduled.<\/p>\n

Dallas Mavericks Navigating 3\u20134 Record Without Cooper Flagg<\/p>\n

In Flagg\u2019s absence, Dallas is 3-4 all-time without him in the lineup. Across those seven games, the Mavericks are averaging 121.0 points per contest while shooting 49.1% from the field and 36.0% from three-point range.<\/p>\n

Sunday\u2019s win in Indiana demonstrated the offensive adjustments required without their leading scorer. Six players reached double figures as Dallas shot 54.3% from the field and committed just six turnovers across the final three quarters.<\/p>\n

Kidd emphasized collective execution rather than reliance on a single option.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, it was great,\u201d Kidd said. \u201cI thought the ball movement, the execution \u2014 the guys were really good on both ends. Indiana\u2019s a good team and they play hard. They shoot the three extremely well. But for our group, the energy and effort was high.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked whether the by-committee approach is necessary while Flagg remains out, Kidd was direct.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have no choice,\u201d Kidd said. \u201cThe turnovers in that first quarter were at five, and then just to have six for the rest of the game \u2014 that\u2019s pretty good. Indiana is a team that can break up your plays and be disruptive. All-Star had 30 tonight, so just understanding that the group stayed together and found a way to win.\u201d<\/p>\n

P.J. Washington<\/a>, who scored 23 points against Indiana, echoed the emphasis on shared responsibility.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor sure,\u201d Washington said. \u201cWe\u2019ve got a lot of talented guys. I feel like we did a good job moving the ball, getting good shots, and good looks. Obviously, we got a win tonight, so it feels good.\u201d<\/p>\n

As they continue to build chemistry together, Washington also highlighted the impact of Khris Middleton<\/a> drawing defensive attention late.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been great,\u201d Washington said. \u201cKhris has been a great scorer his whole career. When he brings that gravity, it opens the floor for everybody else \u2014 backdoor cuts, easy threes. It just opens the game up. It\u2019s harder for teams to stop.\u201d<\/p>\n

After ending the 10-game losing streak, Kidd reinforced that Flagg\u2019s eventual return remains instrumental to the team\u2019s development as they integrate new players.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not really worried about the streak,\u201d Kidd said. \u201cI\u2019m worried about getting the new guys\u2019 feet on the ground and getting healthy. Hopefully, we\u2019ll get Cooper back soon, and we can build on this.\u201d<\/p>\n

For now, the Mavericks remain encouraged by Flagg\u2019s progress ahead of Monday\u2019s practice in Indianapolis. Brooklyn, currently navigating its own weather-related travel challenges, is expected to host Dallas at Barclays Center, assuming conditions allow. <\/p>\n

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