{"id":542327,"date":"2026-01-17T07:24:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T07:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/542327\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T07:24:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T07:24:31","slug":"dallas-mavericks-reveal-cooper-flagg-injury-update-full-injury-report-before-utah-jazz-rematch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/542327\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Mavericks Reveal Cooper Flagg Injury Update, Full Injury Report Before Utah Jazz Rematch"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dallas Mavericks<\/a> could again be shorthanded when they face the Utah Jazz in Saturday\u2019s rematch, with Cooper Flagg<\/a>\u2019s status remaining in doubt as Dallas continues to navigate an extended stretch of injuries.<\/p>\n

Flagg was listed as doubtful on the Mavericks\u2019 latest injury report after suffering a left ankle sprain Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. The injury forced him to miss Thursday\u2019s 144-122 win over Utah<\/a>, a game in which Dallas relied heavily on depth and internal continuity to produce its most lopsided victory of the season.<\/p>\n

Flagg was one of eight Mavericks ruled out Thursday, along with Daniel Gafford<\/a> (right ankle sprain), P.J. Washington<\/a> (right ankle injury management), and Max Christie<\/a> (illness). On Friday evening\u2019s report, Washington and Christie were upgraded to probable, while Gafford, like Flagg, remained doubtful. Dallas also listed Moussa Ciss\u00e9 and Miles Kelly<\/a> as questionable.<\/p>\n

Jason Kidd Emphasizes Collective Response<\/p>\n

Despite the absences, the Mavericks responded with one of its most complete performances of the season, setting season highs with 144 points and 19 made 3-pointers while finishing with 65 bench points.<\/p>\n

Head coach Jason Kidd<\/a> credited the group\u2019s energy and leadership for setting the tone.<\/p>\n

\u201cGreat team win,\u201d Kidd said. \u201cGreat bounce back from last night, being able to make 19 threes. I thought we shot the ball better. I thought we got off to a really good start. But I thought Klay was the leader of the group in the sense of being able \u2014 the energy that the guys played off of getting him the ball. And he does the hard part in that, shooting it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kidd also highlighted the number of individual milestones reached throughout the night, including Dwight Powell<\/a> moving into the top 10 on the franchise\u2019s all-time rebounds list.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you look at DP and what he means to this franchise, the length that he\u2019s been here, he has seen it all,\u201d Kidd said. \u201cYou look at what Klay has done in his career and for him to move up on the three-point list is incredible. \u2026 I thought Musa to have a double-double tonight \u2014 his first career double-double. So a lot of great things tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Fills Immediate Role on 10-Day Deal<\/p>\n

With the Mavericks\u2019 frontcourt depth stretched thin, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl<\/a> stepped into the rotation Thursday night on a 10-day contract and provided immediate production.<\/p>\n

Robinson-Earl finished with 12 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench, shooting 5-of-8 from the field while adding two steals. His activity on the glass and ability to play within the flow of the offense helped stabilize lineups as the Mavericks navigated multiple absences.<\/p>\n

Before the game, Robinson-Earl outlined the approach he brought into the opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, they\u2019ve had some injuries and just need as much help as they can,\u201d Robinson-Earl said. \u201cBut I feel like I can go out there and just play as hard as I can. My goal is to make everybody around me the best player they can be as possible. So I like going out there, having fun, trusting my teammates, playing hard, bringing energy, and doing all the little things to help the team win games.\u201d<\/p>\n

Robinson-Earl also pointed to familiarity with the organization as a key factor in his transition.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing with the Legends, having that familiarity, not having to join a new team after being waived with the Pacers \u2014 I think that made the process very seamless,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was very easy joining the Legends and being ready to go right away.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kidd echoed that sentiment when explaining why Dallas targeted Robinson-Earl amid the injury crunch.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes,\u201d Kidd said. \u201cThere was a list, and he was one of the guys on that list for us to try to get. And so having him in training camp was a big reason. He understood what we were doing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Moussa Ciss\u00e9, Caleb Martin Capitalize on Expanded Minutes<\/p>\n

Moussa Ciss\u00e9 was another beneficiary of the Mavericks\u2019 shortened rotation, recording the first double-double of his career with 10 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s my preparation,\u201d Ciss\u00e9 said. \u201cI come here every day and work, be able to prepare myself mentally and physically to be ready at any time because of my position. I don\u2019t know when I\u2019m gonna get in, so whenever I get a chance, I go over there and just perform.\u201d<\/p>\n

Caleb Martin<\/a> continued his recent momentum with 14 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals, building on what has been his strongest stretch in a Dallas uniform.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think this time, being able to get the minutes, he\u2019s put in the work, he\u2019s been patient, and you can see that it\u2019s paying off for him,\u201d Kidd said. \u201cNot just tonight, but the last couple games. The energy that he\u2019s had has sparked us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thursday\u2019s win showed Dallas\u2019 capacity to respond under pressure, but the margin remains thin. <\/p>\n

If Cooper Flagg<\/a> and Daniel Gafford<\/a> are again unavailable Saturday, the Mavericks are likely to lean once more on depth, preparation, and internal familiarity as they look to build on their offensive rhythm against Utah.<\/p>\n

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