Dallas Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg Status For Hawks Game

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 06: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Mavericks 120-100. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

On Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks will be in Georgia for a showdown with the Atlanta Hawks.

The Mavs most recently lost to the Toronto Raptors by a score of 122-92.

Cooper Flagg finished the loss with 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and three blocks while shooting 7/17 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time.

Mavs Announce Cooper Flagg Status Before Hawks

GettyTORONTO, CANADA – MARCH 8: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks calls out to a teammate during the second half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 8, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Flagg had been out for an extended period before returning in each of the previous three games.

For Tuesday’s game against the Hawks, Flagg is officially off the injury report.

The former Duke star should be available and in the starting lineup.

@NBAInjuryAlert wrote: “NBA Injury Update: Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks)
Removed from injury report”

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)

Flagg (who was picked first in the 2025 NBA Draft) is off to an incredible start as a pro.

He is averaging 20.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 47.2% from the field and 29.5% from three-point range in 52 games.

GettyTORONTO, CANADA – MARCH 8: RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks embrace after their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on March 8, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks This Season

The Mavs are currently the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 21-43 record in 64 games.

They are in the middle of a seven-game losing streak (and 2-8 over their last ten).

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 06: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Mavericks 120-100. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

On the road, the Mavs have gone 7-23 in 30 games played outside of Dallas.

Following the Hawks, they will play their next game on Thursday night when they visit the Grizzlies in Memphis.

Last season, the Mavs lost to the Grizzlies in the play-in tournament, so they missed the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks Before Mavs Clash

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 5: Head coach Quin Snyder of the Atlanta Hawks reacts during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at State Farm Arena on February 5, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

The Hawks are the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 33-31 record in 64 games.

They are in the middle of a six-game winning streak (and 15-16 at home).

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 19: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after conversing with head coach Quin Snyder during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena on January 19, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Following the Mavs, the Hawks will play their next game on Thursday night when they host the Brooklyn Nets.