On Friday night, the Dallas Mavericks will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in Ohio.
The Mavs most recently beat the Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 120-112.
Cooper Flagg finished with 13 points, six rebounds, seven assists and one block while shooting 6/16 from the field and 0/3 from three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.
Dallas Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg Status
GettyMEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – MARCH 12: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 12, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
For Friday’s game, Flagg will be available, as he is not on the injury report.
Kevin Gray Jr. of DLLS Mavs wrote: “The Mavericks list P.J. Washington (left ankle soreness) and Daniel Gafford (rest) as DOUBTFUL
Naji Marshall is QUESTIONABLE (left foot soreness) and Caleb Martin is PROBABLE (left finger sprain) for tonight’s game against the Cavs #MFFL”
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 12: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks walks backcourt during a game against the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center on November 12, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The former Duke star is in the middle of an excellent rookie season with averages of 19.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 46.8% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range in 54 games.
ESPN Insights wrote (on March 5): “Cooper Flagg is the 9th player in NBA history to post 1,000 PTS, 300 REB, and 200 AST in his first 50 games. Since the 1976–77 merger, only Luka Doncic and Michael Jordan have done it. 6 of the 7 retired players on that list are Hall of Famers”
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – MARCH 8: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks warms up ahead of his NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 8, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Mavs This Season
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 16: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center on November 16, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
The Mavs went into the season with a lot of hope.
That said, they are instead having a rebuilding year.
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 5: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks dunks the ball during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on February 5, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Right now, the Mavs are the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 22-44 record in 66 games.
They have won two out of their last ten games (and are 14-19 at home).
Following Friday’s game, the Mavs will travel to Ohio to face off with the Cavs (again) on Sunday.
Cavs Ahead Of Mavs
GettySAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 29, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
The Cavs are the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 40-26 record in 66 games.
They have won five out of their last ten games (and are 18-14 on the road).
Dallas Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg Status For Cavs Game