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Mavericks Upgrade Cooper Flagg to Questionable for Magic as Return Nears

The step signals real progress after eight missed games, keeping a short‑term return on the road trip in play.

Overview

  • Dallas’ official report lists Cooper Flagg (left midfoot sprain) as questionable for Thursday at Orlando after he was doubtful for Charlotte and did not play.
  • Head coach Jason Kidd said Flagg is ramping up and the team hopes he can appear in a game or two during the OrlandoBostonToronto trip.
  • Dallas fell 117-90 to Charlotte on Tuesday and has lost eight of its last 10, dropping to 21-40.
  • Flagg has averaged 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists on 48.2% shooting across 49 games this season.
  • With Flagg sidelined, Kon Knueppel was named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for February and is now the betting favorite for Rookie of the Year, per major sportsbooks.