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Is Cooper Flagg playing tonight? Latest injury update for Mavericks star

Nairavoice · Oct 26, 2026 · 4 min read

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to have star forward Cooper Flagg available for their game on Monday, Oct. 26 against the Miami Heat.

After missing Saturday’s 122-106 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs with a shoulder sprain, Flagg has been upgraded to questionable on the Mavericks latest injury report.

Last season’s NBA Rookie of the Year suffered an injury to his left shoulder in a game Friday, Oct. 23 against the Indiana Pacers after a flagrant foul by Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith on a breakaway dunk attempt.

The Mavericks officially designated the injury as left shoulder soreness, though coach Dusty May said Flagg was in “good spirits” after the game.

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Is Cooper Flagg playing tonight?

Cooper Flagg is currently listed as questionable as the Mavericks play at the Miami Heat on Monday, Oct. 26.

Flagg could still sit out vs. the Heat, but the quick upgrade seems to indicate his injury isn’t a serious one.

In addition, the Mavericks have removed point guard Kyrie Irving from their updated injury report. Irving missed Saturday’s game against the Spurs as a precaution in managing his left knee injury.

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