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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) (Image via AP Photo\/LM Otero) The Dallas Mavericks could have Cooper Flagg available when they face the Orlando Magic on March 5, 2026. The rookie forward is listed as questionable because of a left midfoot sprain.Dallas upgraded Flagg from out to questionable ahead of the road game at the Kia Center. The team will likely wait until pregame warm-ups before deciding if he will play.<\/p>\n
Cooper Flagg\u2019s injury status for Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic (March 5, 2026)<\/p>\n
The latest injury report lists Cooper Flagg as questionable for the game against Orlando. He has missed the Mavericks\u2019 last eight games because of the foot injury.Dallas will evaluate him during pregame work before making a final call. If he plays, the team may limit his minutes in his first game back.The change in status is the most progress Flagg has made since the injury.<\/p>\n
How Cooper Flagg suffered the injury<\/p>\n
Flagg has been out since February 10, when he injured his foot in a road loss to the Phoenix Suns. Tests later confirmed a left midfoot sprain.He missed the Mavericks\u2019 final game before the All-Star break against the Los Angeles Lakers. The injury also kept him out of the Rising Stars Game during All-Star Weekend.Since then, Dallas has slowly increased his activity in practice while monitoring the foot. Listing him as questionable shows he is close to returning, but the team still wants to see how he moves before clearing him.<\/p>\n
Cooper Flagg\u2019s role for Dallas Mavericks this season<\/p>\n
Flagg has been Dallas Mavericks\u2019 leading scorer during his rookie season. In 49 starts, he is averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.During an eight-game losing streak earlier in the season, he averaged close to 30 points per game.Dallas enters the game with a 21-40 record. The offense has struggled without Flagg, especially when creating shots on the wing.<\/p>\n
Mavericks injury report vs Magic (March 5, 2026)<\/p>\n
The Dallas Mavericks have several players dealing with injuries ahead of the game. \u2022 Cooper Flagg – Questionable, left midfoot sprain \u2022 Kyrie Irving – Out for the season, left knee surgery \u2022 Dereck Lively II – Out, right foot surgery \u2022 Marvin Bagley III – Out, neck sprain \u2022 Klay Thompson – Probable, right adductor\/thigh contusion \u2022 Naji Marshall – Probable, right finger contusion \u2022 Brandon Williams – Probable, left quad contusion \u2022 Moussa Cisse – Out \/ G-League (two-way) \u2022 John Poulakidas – Questionable, G-League (two-way) \u2022 Tyler Smith – Questionable, G-League (two-way)<\/p>\n
Key Mavericks currently involved<\/p>\n
Mavericks playerRole in 2025-26 seasonStatus vs Magic March 5 Cooper Flagg Leading scorer, rookie star Questionable (foot) Klay Thompson Veteran shooter and secondary scorer Probable (adductor\/thigh) Kyrie Irving Primary ball handler before surgery Out (knee surgery) Dereck Lively II Starting center and rim protector Out (foot surgery) Marvin Bagley III Frontcourt depth scorer Out (neck sprain) Naji Marshall Wing defender Probable (finger) Brandon Williams Backup guard Probable (quad)All listed players remain on the Mavericks\u2019 roster or on two-way contracts.<\/p>\n
Orlando Magic injury report (March 5, 2026)<\/p>\n
Orlando also has several players dealing with injuries before the game.Franz Wagner is out because of a high left ankle sprain. Wendell Carter Jr. is questionable with left ankle soreness.Anthony Black is questionable with a right quad contusion. Jonathan Isaac is also questionable because of left knee soreness.<\/p>\n
What Cooper Flagg\u2019s status means for Dallas Mavericks<\/p>\n