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DALLAS, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 27: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks walks off the court after the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center on February 27, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Dallas Mavericks will be host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Texas.
The Mavs are coming off a 124-105 loss (also at home) to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Cooper Flagg has missed each of the previous six games.
Dallas Mavericks Make Cooper Flagg Announcement
Before the game, the Mavs announced that Flagg will miss his seventh straight game.
Kevin Gray Jr. of DLLS Mavs wrote: “The Mavericks list Cooper Flagg (left midfoot sprain) OUT for tomorrow night against the Thunder, it will be his 7th straight missed game for Dallas with the foot injury #MFFL”
GettyDURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 14: Former Duke Blue Devils player Cooper Flagg arrives for the game against the Clemson Tigers at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 14, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Cooper Flagg’s Rookie Season In NBA
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 5: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball as Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs defends during the first half at American Airlines Center on February 5, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Flagg is averaging 20.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 48.2% from the field and 30.2% from three-point range in 49 games.
He was the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft this past summer (out of Duke).
So far, Flagg has proven to be as good as advertised.
Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban wrote (on February 5): “Cooper Flagg is going to be an elite three-level scorer once that 3-point shot comes around. He already looks so comfortable shooting mid-range jumpers off the dribble, going either direction, and his finishing at the rim is incredible for a 19-year-old. Scary hours for the rest of the league.”
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 19: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on January 19, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks Right Now
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks speaks with head coach Jason Kidd during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center on November 05, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Mavs will come into play as the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 21-38 record in 59 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and have won two out of their last ten).
After the Thunder, the Mavs will play their next game on Tuesday when they visit LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina.
OKC Thunder Right Now
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 27: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Tim Hardaway Jr. #10 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Paycom Center on February 27, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
The Thunder are the first seed in the Western Conference with a 46-15 record in 61 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 21-8 on the road).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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