Cooper Flag (Rob Gray-Imagn Images) Cooper Flagg is expected to play when the Dallas Mavericks take on the Phoenix Suns on February 10, 2026. The rookie forward is not on the official injury report and has been practicing with the team, which usually means he is available.Dallas Mavericks have not given him a formal game status, but players who are not listed typically play. Unless there is a late change before tip-off, Flagg is likely to start and handle his normal minutes.
Cooper Flagg’s injury timeline and current condition vs Phoenix Suns (February 10, 2026)
Cooper Flagg sprained his left ankle in mid-January after an awkward landing against the Denver Nuggets. He missed two games and did not return for the second half of another. The Mavericks first listed him as questionable, but he returned to the lineup and has not had any reported issues since.Some recent reports described his status as “undetermined,” but that appears to be procedural rather than medical. Without a designation from the team, he is considered available.
What it means for Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns (February 10, 2026)
Dallas Mavericks enter the game on a seven-game losing streak, but Flagg has been productive during that stretch. He has averaged about 22 to 23 points per game while shooting close to 50 percent from the field.Phoenix is trying to improve defensively after losing Grayson Allen and dealing with uneven perimeter coverage. Flagg, listed at 6-foot-9, creates problems because he can handle the ball, score off the dribble, and attack the basket.He is expected to play starter-level minutes at small forward or in a point-forward role. Dillon Brooks and Ryan Dunn are possible defensive matchups. Dallas continues to rely on Cooper Flagg’s ability to create offense and draw fouls, especially with several rotation players unavailable.
Quick injury-report snapshot (Dallas Mavericks only, Feb 10, 2026)
PlayerStatusInjury / Reason Cooper Flagg Not listed; expected to play – Klay Thompson Questionable Rest Kyrie Irving Out ACL Derek Lively Out Foot Ryan Nembhard Doubtful G League assignment / roster status Moussa Cisse Doubtful G League assignment / roster status Miles Kelly Doubtful G League assignment / roster statusAlso read: Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 10, 2026)Unless the Mavericks announce a late change, Cooper Flagg is expected to be on the court against Phoenix. His availability will matter for bettors and fantasy managers tracking his scoring and usage against a Suns defense that has had trouble on the wing without Allen. Checking for final updates before the game remains important, but current signs point to him playing.