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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg (foot) set to return after 8-game absence
The No. 1 overall pick has been sidelined since Feb. 10 with a left midfoot sprain.
From NBA.com News Services | March 5, 2026 10:59 PM
Cooper Flagg is expected to play 20 to 25 minutes in his return to action Thursday against Orlando.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will return to the floor Thursday against the Orlando Magic (7 ET, League Pass) after missing the last eight games with a left midfoot sprain, coach Jason Kidd confirmed pregame.
"Mavericks coach Jason Kidd tells reporters in Orlando that Cooper Flagg will play 20-to-25 minutes tonight … with Flagg naturally hopeful that he can play Friday night in Boston as well against the team he grew up rooting for."
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March 5, 2026
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The 19-year-old has been out since the final game before the All-Star break after getting injured in a loss at Phoenix on Feb. 10. Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists over 49 games this season.
The Mavericks (21-40) are currently 12th in the Western Conference standings.
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