for the when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on at the American Airlines Center. The rookie forward returned earlier this month after missing time with a left midfoot sprain and is no longer listed on the team’s injury report.
The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has been one of Dallas’ most productive players this season. Since returning to the lineup in early March, Flagg has averaged 19.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. He also leads the Mavericks in scoring during that stretch. Dallas enters the game with a 22–44 record as the season moves into its final weeks.
Cooper Flagg returned after eight-game absence
Cooper Flagg suffered the midfoot injury on February 10 during a game against the Phoenix Suns.
The injury forced him to miss eight games and also kept him out of All-Star activities later that month.
He returned to the court on March 5 against the Orlando Magic. In that game, head coach Jason Kidd limited his playing time to around 20 to 25 minutes. The team gradually increased his minutes once he showed no problems with the foot.
Flagg played 33 minutes in Dallas’ 120–112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on March 12.
He finished with 13 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in that game. Dallas did not include him on its injury report before the Cleveland matchup.
Dallas Mavericks roster and injury updates (March 13, 2026)
Dallas Mavericks continues to rely on a group that includes P. J. Washington, Klay Thompson, D’Angelo Russell, Max Christie, Naji Marshall, and Dereck Lively II. Davis has recently averaged 20.8 points per game.
Cooper Flagg has been starting at small forward alongside Thompson and Washington. However, Dallas is still dealing with several injuries. Lively is out with a foot injury, while Kyrie Irving remains out because of a knee issue.
Moussa Cisse is listed as a game-time decision with a neck problem. Daniel Gafford is also questionable because of an ankle injury.
Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Key matchup (March 13, 2026)
Cleveland’s offense is led by Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 28.3 points per game. Dallas has relied heavily on scoring in the paint this season, averaging 53.2 points per game in that area.
