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Last week, Sport Witness covered a front page report from Spain on Barcelona’s interest chelseaMark Cucurella.

The source said the left-back wants to leave Chelsea following turmoil following Enzo Maresca’s exit in January.

This report came out a few days later The Spanish press initially covered Barcelona’s desire to snatch him from Chelsea.

Hansi Flick has Alejandro Balde and Gerard Martin as his two left-backs at the Camp Nou and it has been claimed that Barca are open to the sale of Balde.

Cucurella is not the only one on the La Liga winners’ radar for the left-back position. The Brazilian’s latest claims reflect their interest in AS Monaco’s Caio Henrique.

Chelsea star signing complicated

game Broadcast Brazil’s claims and then explain how Barcelona and AS Monaco could work on a potential deal.

Barca’s Ansu Fati is on loan at the Ligue 1 side, and the winger could be used in any talks for Caio Henrique.

Mark Cucurella and Bayer Leverkusen’s Alejandro Grimaldo are also on the Catalan club’s shortlist.

There are claims the Spain international wants to leave Stamford Bridge after this season. However, it will be difficult for the fullback to return to Barcelona in the next window.

SPORT STATE It will be complicated for Barça to sign the 27-year-old Chelsea player due to his price.

sports world Also broadcast the claims of Henrique as an option for the Spanish giants and then talk about Cucurella.

The Blues defender was initially their priority target but Chelsea have now set a high price for him. There is no mention of the figure but whatever it is, it is enough for Barcelona to pique their interest.

It seems that Hansi Flick’s team has given up on him and are now focusing on options like Grimaldo.

Our opinion: The Spaniard should stay at Chelsea

Mark Cucurella’s contract is until 2028, and transfer market He is worth €50 million.

It is unclear whether any of the top European clubs will be able to meet Chelsea’s price for Mark Cucurella. Therefore, he should remain in the English capital beyond the next window.

The fullback has played 3,437 minutes in 45 matches for the Premier League side this season.

liverpool, chelsea And Barcelona are eyeing RB Leipzig’s Yann Diomande ahead of the summer.

On 6 April, Game Witness Covered Claims From Spain regarding the Premier League pair and Barcelona’s interest.

The same source said Liverpool and Chelsea are ready to offer €60m for the winger.

last week, Ivory Coast International said The latest claims of interest from Liverpool, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and other clubs inspire him.

Also, he ruled out the possibility of moving out in the summer.

The German club paid €20m to sign him from CD Leganés in July 2025 and he starred in his debut season.

His Bundesliga statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 29
• Start: 24
• Total minutes: 2,137
• Minutes per game: 74
• Target: 12
• Assist: 6

Latest on Liverpool, Chelsea and Barcelona

Wednesday edition of game La Liga side’s stance on Yann Diomande is covered and Liverpool and Chelsea are mentioned.

The winger is Barcelona sporting director Deco’s favorite choice to improve the attack in the summer. Therefore, the La Liga winners had a meeting with his agent less than a month ago.

His possible arrival at the Camp Nou would depend on Barca not extending Marcus Rashford’s loan stay and Raphinha receiving an attractive offer.

Hansi Flick’s side contacted RB Leipzig to ascertain the conditions necessary to secure his services.

The latter aims to drive record sales of the 19-year-old product. Sport Points say the German claims suggest a fee of around €100m, which Barcelona cannot match.

Therefore, the Catalan club ‘gave up the dream’ of signing a winger and focused on signing a striker and centre-back. This should come as a boost for Liverpool and Chelsea.

Both Arne Slot’s team and the Blues, along with Manchester United, would be in a position to meet the fee demanded to sign him.

Leipzig are in third place, five points ahead of fifth-place TSG Hoffenheim. Champions League qualification would further strengthen their position to retain Diomande or demand a hefty fee for him.

Our opinion: Liverpool have the edge over Chelsea

In January Yann Diomande spoke about his desire to move to Liverpool.

That time, He said: : “I want to play for Liverpool. I’m a big Liverpool fan. My dad dreams of seeing me play at Anfield!”

This gives the Reds an advantage over others as long as they are willing to meet Leipzig’s demands.

Valencia’s plans for next season have hit a wall; Leeds United are ‘highly unlikely’ to sign Larghi Ramadani on a permanent basis.

Report on Estadio Deportivo Forward today. It appears that Valencia are raising the white flag on keeping the 25-year-old from Leeds United at the end of his loan spell.

The newspaper reports that while the Mestalla club would love to keep Ramazani beyond the expiration of his loan, reality is beginning to bite; He is becoming increasingly out of reach.

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The Belgian winger has been one of Valencia’s brightest players in the second half of this season, scoring five goals and two assists in 22 games despite playing less than 1,000 minutes.

His pace, direct running and ability to unlock defenses have made him a key player in recent weeks. Both Valencia and the players are happy with the arrangement after a slow start.

But praise alone will not be enough to secure a permanent deal. In fact, the demands of the leads are a big problem.

leeds united asking price

Larghi Ramazani is linked with Leeds United until 2028, and the Premier League side have no intention of letting him leave unless an ‘extraordinary’ offer is made. He is currently worth €8m.

Valencia haven’t paid that much on a single player for years. This summer they spent €16.5 million on signings, but only after bringing in €26.13 million in sales. His highest fee was €5m for Omar Sadiq.

Their top signing last season was €1.2 million, with loan signing Sadiq also having the same figure. Last year the top fee was €5m.

You would have to go back to the €8m signing of Andre Almeida in 2022/23 to match Ramazani’s current value. And it seems Leeds United want more than that anyway. This matches up with a recent report indicating that they are planning on using him next season.

Either way, a permanent move to Valencia is now seen as ‘highly complicated’ and ‘highly unlikely’ to happen this summer.

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💬 “I immediately thought it was a bang, not a twist. If it had been a twist, I probably wouldn’t be standing here now.”https://t.co/LK2IWW2hfM #lufc #against

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 31 March 2026

On Thursday, the USA Flag Football team added its first former NFL star, and his resume includes Pro Bowl and Rookie of the Year honors.

For the first time, American football will be played in the Summer Olympics. However, in 2028, football fans in the NFL and college ranks won’t be used to it. No, the version featured in the Olympics will be flag football.

Since it was made official, there has been increasing debate over whether a USA flag football team should be composed of current and former NFL stars, or actual flag football veterans who helped develop the sport. Last week, fans found out that the two sports are actually quite different, when the current USA national team crushed three different teams made up of current and former NFL players.

However, that won’t stop NFL vets from trying to build a team, and one of them took another big step closer to the 2028 games this week.

One-time Washington Redskins (now Commanders) star Robert Griffin III revealed in a social media post that he has officially started training with the USA Flag Football team.

“God’s plan 🙏🏾. The work is just beginning,” he wrote in the caption of an image post displaying the roster for Team USA. “Excited to be working with my new teammates 🫡 USA! USA! USA!”

After being the second overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft, he immediately became a star in the league by winning NFC offense ROTY honors and going to the Pro Bowl. However, he withdrew in his second season after battling injuries. His problems staying healthy continued, and after playing with the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens, he retired from the league in 2020.

Griffin III has pursued a career in sports media and has worked for Netflix and ESPN in the past, but the 36-year-old is currently employed as an analyst for Fox Sports.

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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg was the closest player to Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody when he suffered a horrific injury Monday at American Airlines Center.

In overtime, Moody was going up for a dunk alone when his knee twisted. The bullet missed him and he fell on the floor. Flagg was running closest to him when this horrific incident happened.

The fans applauded warmly as Moody was pulled from the floor. It was his first game back after missing 10 games with a wrist injury.

The Mavericks lost to the Warriors 137–131.

In the post-game conference, Flagg shared his initial perspective on Moody’s knee injury, while also expressing his support.

“I can’t really tell. His leg has kind of given out. But it’s hard, and I’m praying for him and everything he’s going through. It’s horrible. But yeah, just praying for him,” Flagg said in a video posted by AB Jones of DLLS Sports.

The 19-year-old Flagg finished with 32 points, four rebounds, nine assists and two steals. Meanwhile, Moody, 23, had 23 points, three rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks.

The Mavericks also lost a key player after Daniel Gafford left with a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter. He could be considered questionable for their game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.

The flag went viral after the loss to the Warriors as fans reacted to video of the rookie sensation showing extreme confidence in Nazi Marshall’s game-winning effort.

The Mavericks suffered their fourth consecutive loss and fell to 23–49, while the Warriors improved to 34–38.

Juventus have identified Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson as a target for the summer but will face an ‘almost titanic task’ to sign the Brazilian.

Bianconeri praise Brazil’s world-class profile, yet every indicator points to a mission bordering on impossible According to Tuttomercatoweb.

Alisson is one of the most revered goalkeepers in Europe, a proven match-winner whose presence transforms Liverpool’s defensive stability. The Reds have already moved to secure themselves a deal with him, recently extending the Brazilian’s contract for another year.

Contract extension complicates Juventus plans

His current deal now expires next summer instead, preventing Liverpool from leaving on a free this summer.

This makes matters a little more difficult for Juventus. The Italian giants are looking for specific solutions for next season.

Alisson’s experience, leadership and even familiarity with Serie A could make him an ideal profile, at least on paper.

But Liverpool’s move to extend Alisson’s contract has made things difficult. Juventus will now have to pay a fee for the Brazilian. And there is no evidence that Liverpool want to sell in any way this summer.

Transfer fee and Liverpool’s stance

If the fee is right the Reds could be tempted as they already have Giorgio Mamardashvili waiting in the wings. Alisson is currently worth €17m transfer market. However, there is no indication that Juventus would be willing to pay that much of a fee.

Instead, according to TMW, they see signing Alisson as an ‘almost titanic task’. This shows that they can try but if they don’t like the response from Liverpool then they won’t go much further in their efforts.

The Italian club already has a list of options for that position. This also includes David De Gea, despite not having a good season with Fiorentina. However, this is seen as a result of Fiorentina’s poor season rather than De Gea’s departure.

For now, Alisson is a pipe dream, but Liverpool have a firm grip on him. As a result, the Bianconeri’s pursuit looks more like an ambition than a realistic summer scenario.

🇧🇷 Exclusive: Liverpool eyeing Vinicius Lira

⭐️ The 18-year-old is one of Santos’ top prospects
➡️ #lfc Keeping a close eye on the fullback’s development
📈 Believe he could be a more complete talent than Souza, who recently joined Tottenham
👇 More fines 👇https://t.co/N7g9P4X4iy

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 16 March 2026

Even though he’s now 48 years old and hasn’t played NFL football in three full seasons, Tom Brady still has it. He proved it during the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday.

No, Brady’s team didn’t take home a trophy or win any games. Still, it’s clear that Brady’s fastball still has plenty of juice to it.

Throughout the event, Brady showed that not only does he still have a live arm, but he’s also no statue. Heck, he even dodged a defender’s attempt to grab his flag, while later maintaining his composure to toss a touchdown.

🐐 @tombrady To Diggs! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/27dzqn84Oa

– Fox Sports (@FOXSports) 21 March 2026

While Brady’s play certainly had some people talking throughout the game, what the retired NFL pro said afterward had people talking.

After the game ended, Brady reposted the above clip with the caption, “Makes you think.”

finish the sentence! Will you be wondering? We can’t help but wonder.

Maybe this is another retired player giving another great display of his athletic abilities. but what if?

Yet, since Brady is a minority owner of the Raiders, he is not allowed to be on the team’s roster. Except the Raiders do, but they are set to select Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick. Of course, Brady could buy Mendoza a season to develop, as well as learn from behind the future first-ballot Hall of Famer.

But would Brady really interfere with the quarterback of a team in which he has a partial ownership stake? Brady himself may feel that way and wants Mendoza to have a chance to earn the starting job right away. Stepping down as a player would take away that opportunity for a Heisman-winning CFP champion.

Additionally, even if Brady is serious about returning under the right circumstances, he would still need the approval of at least 24 of the NFL’s 31 franchise owners through a voting process.

If you’re one of the owners who has to compete with Brady, why would you vote yes? Again, taking away an athlete’s last chance to play again would be against the spirit of the game and inhumane. But when competing for the Super Bowl, who’s to say pettiness won’t be involved?

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The Dallas Mavericks are currently looking towards their second consecutive season in the NBA lottery after their 2024 NBA Finals appearance. Things went pretty well for Dallas the last time he was there, as the team landed the number one overall pick Cooper Flagg, who is currently in the running with former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel for the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Another former Duke player on the Dallas roster is point guard Kyrie Irving, who will miss this season recovering from ACL surgery.

In his absence, the Mavericks have predictably lost some games, but recently, Flagg revealed how Irving has taken on a leadership role despite being on the sidelines.

“He stepped in like a great vet for me and gave me guidance there because there were definitely times when I was shaken up,” Flagg said via Ron Harrod Jr. of the Dallas Mavs on Twitter, according to ESPN’s NBA Today. “I had never lost so much in my life. But to hear him say that and tell me that I’m doing everything I need to do and to just stick with it and stay positive, it definitely helped me a lot.”

Flagg became accustomed to winning during his time as a high school standout and college freshman star, but that has stopped in the NBA, as Dallas opted to blow things up at the trade deadline by trading Anthony Davis.

The expectation is that the Mavericks will be able to add a flag in this year’s lottery and another high-level talent to pair with a healthy Irving next year, creating a potential contender in the West.

Clearly, Irving is still finding ways to stay busy despite his struggles this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. For Donovan Mitchell, he was looking maintain his week of excellence.

Mitchell did the same in the second quarter. With 8:50 left, the Cavaliers led the Mavericks 42–33. Cooper Flagg attempted to pass the ball at the top of the key. However, Mitchell was there for the interception.

As he moved towards the other end, Mitchell used to perfection His trademark windmill trick Against the flag for a layup, according to ClutchPoints.

Donovan Mitchell assembles his signature windmill atop the Cooper Flag 😮‍💨🔥pic.twitter.com/aW3bBKzN6l

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 14 March 2026

Mitchell has played 58 matches so far. Additionally, he averages 28.3 points and 5.8 assists per game. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are 40-26, in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings, and have dropped their last ten games.

Additionally, Flagg is returning after missing eight straight games with a foot injury. Still, the flag remains Odds-on favorites for NBA Rookie of the Year.

Meanwhile, Michelle recently Missed four games due to back injury. Mitchell is with the Cavaliers through 2022. He is currently playing his fourth season in Cleveland.

From 2023 to 2026, Mitchell was selected to the NBA All-Star team as a member of the Cavaliers. In July 2024, Michelle Signed a three-year, $150.3 million contract extension With Cleveland.

On Sunday, the Cavaliers will face the Mavericks again at home. Next, they play on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. On Thursday, the Cavaliers travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls.

They will then finish the week against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Con Knueppel and Cooper Flagg have been two of the best rookies in their class, and have made great strides in their games since their days at Duke. But the bond the two of them have goes beyond basketball, with the Charlotte Hornets guard revealing a very interesting thing about his friendship with the Dallas Mavericks forward.

In an appearance on The Ryan Russillo Podcast, the Hornets rookie highlighted why basketball is rarely mentioned whenever he meets up with his former Duke teammates.

“When we talk it’s less about basketball and more about where you’re living? How often does your family come over? How are you? You know, those types of things. Which is nice and sustainable,” Knueppel shared.

In friendship, shop talk is part of catching up. But for Knueppel, he knows his friendship with Flagg isn’t just focused on their livelihood. They are lifelong friends who have been connected to each other since their college days, and the Hornets guard is very happy that he has such a friendship with Flagg.

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel and Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg compete for rookie supremacy

At this point, Knueppel looks to be the front-runner for the 2026 Rookie of the Year award. For starters, he has been consistent and healthy for the Hornets for most of the season. Furthermore, the Hornets are playing winning basketball; Although they’ve fallen below .500 once again, the fact that they’ve been in the playoff picture to begin with is a big win.

Meanwhile, Flagg has faced growing pains, and has missed a lot of playing time due to injuries. The Mavericks being a lottery team may also be at a disadvantage in terms of winning the Rookie of the Year award.

Whatever the case, this much is true: Knueppel and Flagg know there are things bigger than basketball, and their friendship is one of them.

The Orlando Magic found themselves in a very tight matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night and in the end Orlando came out victorious. There may have been some magical moments, none of which were more particularly notable than Jalen Suggs’ ridiculously improbable made basket off a PJ Washington deflection. But Wendell Carter Jr. did his best to outdo his teammate by leading Orlando to victory with a memorable poster jam.

The Magic took a brave defensive stance with less than 10 seconds left, they went out in transition in half, and refused to call a timeout to set up the Mavericks defensively. Suggs stepped up the pace against Klay Thompson and got into two-man action with Carter. The Mavs then sacked Suggs and relieved Carter of the role man position. Every Mavs defender came up late, including Cooper Flagg, who tried to deny Carter’s slam – only to end up being put into a poster.

Magic finished taking Carter’s dunk led to a 115–114 victory over the Mavericks, as Dallas could not respond with a game-winner of their own.

Via Magic Film Room on X (formerly Twitter):

Wendell Carter Jr. takes the lead with a clutch dunk, Jalen Suggs throws a great pass pic.twitter.com/aQEnWm34tR

– The Magic Way (@MagicFilmRoom) 6 March 2026

Magic choke down 76ers for sixth place in East

The Magic have struggled with injuries this season, with Suggs not getting enough of his game and Franz Wagner still out indefinitely with an ankle problem. Still, Orlando remains within striking distance of the sixth and final outright playoff spot in the East, as this latest win over the Mavs brings them to 33-28 on the season, or half a game behind the Philadelphia 76ers.

The competition for the sixth place is going to become even more intense. The Charlotte Hornets are destroying every team in their path, the Atlanta Hawks are hitting their stride, and the Miami Heat can always be counted on to compete until the end.

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Orlando Magic on Thursday, looking to snap a four-game losing streak, and rookie star Cooper Flagg is listed as questionable on the injury report. Flagg has not played since the All-Star break due to a foot injury. Here’s everything we know about Cooper Flagg’s injury and his playing status heading into the Mavericks’ game against the Magic.

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Cooper Flagg’s injury status vs. Magic

On the Mavericks’ official injury report via the NBA, Cooper Flagg is still questionable to play Thursday. Flagg has missed nine consecutive games due to the aforementioned foot injury. However, according to longtime NBA insider Marc Stein, there is growing expectation that Flagg will return to the lineup against the Magic.

Stein originally reported that Dallas’ rookie sensation was going to be a game-time decision, but then updated his reporting to say that sources had confirmed that Flagg was going to return to the court.

Flagg, the frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year award, averaged 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals on 48.2 percent shooting from the field, 30.2 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 80.4 percent shooting from the free-throw line.

So when the question comes about whether or not Cooper Flagg is playing against the Magic tonight, the answer is probably yes.

mavericks injury report

-Marvin Bagley III out (neck sprain)
-Moussa Cisse doubtful (G League two-way)
-Cooper Flagg questionable (left foot sprain)
-Kyrie Irving out (left knee surgery)
-Derek Lively II out (right foot surgery)
-Nazi Marshal Potential (injured right finger)
-John Poulakidas questionable (G League two-way)
-Tyler Smith questionable (G League two-way)
-Klay Thompson Potential (right adductor fusion)
-Brandon Williams questionable (left quad contusion)

magical injury report

-Anthony Black doubtful (right quad contusion)
-Wendell Carter Jr. questionable (sore left ankle).
-Jonathan Isaac doubtful (left knee soreness)
-Franz Wagner out (injury management of left ankle sprain)

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg missed Tuesday’s 117-90 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, then received an encouraging injury update ahead of Wednesday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic. Flagg missed the last eight games with a foot injury, but was listed as questionable on the Mavericks’ injury report.

Flagg, who hasn’t played since the Mavericks’ 120-111 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 20, could make his return in Thursday’s game against the Magic. The Rookie of the Year candidate is averaging 20.4 points on 48.2% shooting, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game this season.

Jeff Teague of the Mavericks on Cooper Flag, Kon Knueppel of the Hornets

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague addressed the Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg’s candidacy for Rookie of the Year opposite Hornets rookie Kon Nueppel. Duke’s two prospects are the leading candidates for the award, and the race is close, as Knueppel has taken a slight lead as the likely favorite to win the award.

Flagg, who had led in rushing all season amid Cooper’s injury, and the Hornets’ five-game winning streak, was overtaken by Knueppel as Teague. Mentioned in their selection For Rookie of the Year, according to the Club 520 Podcast.

“If he is [Knueppel] Not Rookie of the Year, he was robbed. They [are] actually winning the game, that [is] Average 20 points.”

“He’s killing every game… If he’s not Player of the Year, he’s been robbed. They’re actually winning games, he’s averaging 20 points.”

Jeff Teague on Kon Knuppel 🗣️

(via @club520podcast)pic.twitter.com/B019SER50Z

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 25 February 2026

In only his first season, Flagg is averaging 20+ points while playing for the Hornets. Knueppel is averaging 19.2 points on 48.8% shooting, and his 43.5% 3-point clip leads the NBA, along with his 212 threes. The Hornets improved to 31–31, the ninth-best record in the Eastern Conference standings.

Flagg and the Mavericks, who have lost eight of their last 10 games, have the fourth-worst record (21-40) in the Western Conference.

The Dallas Mavericks face the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night and Cooper Flagg is once again at the center of the injury report. Flagg is listed as questionable due to a medial left hamstring sprain suffered during the February 10 game against the Phoenix Suns. The standout rookie has missed the last seven games, and his potential return remains uncertain as Dallas prepares for Charlotte.

The Mavericks enter the season 21-39, ranked No. 12 in the West, trying to snap a three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Hornets are 10th in the East and are aiming to continue their four-match winning streak. Here’s everything we know from the injury report regarding Cooper Flagg and his playing status against the Hornets.

Flagg has been one of the few bright spots for the Mavericks this season. Through 49 games, he has averaged 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists while shooting 48.2 percent from the field and 80.4 percent from the line. He logs over 34 minutes per night and carries a heavy offensive load. When he plays, the Mavericks operate with better pace and spacing.

Cooper Flagg Injury Status vs. Hornets

The Mavericks’ injury report makes Flagg’s availability especially important as Dallas looks to halt their decline in the Western Conference standings. Multiple players are listed as out or questionable, reducing the margin for error if the flag is not appropriate.

With several rotation pieces missing or limited, Dallas faces a tough challenge against a Hornets team running on pace. His absence will leave the Mavericks without their primary offensive engine.

Charlotte is entering with confidence after recording four consecutive wins. The Hornets will look at this matchup as an opportunity to continue climbing in the East by taking advantage of a struggling opponent. Had Flagg played, the game could have also included an interesting Rookie of the Year subplot against fellow contender Kon Knueppel.

For Dallas, this game is about stopping the bleeding. For Charlotte, it’s about keeping the momentum going. And at the center of it all is Flagg’s healing left leg.

So when it comes to the question of whether Cooper Flagg is playing tonight against the Hornets, the answer now leans towards ‘no’. His designation is doubtful. Dallas can remain cautious as he works his way back from a midfoot sprain.

mavericks injury report

Marvin Bagley III: Outside (neck sprain)

Moussa Sissay: Suspicious (two-way player)

Cooper Flag: Suspicious (Sprain on left center front)

Kyrie Irving: Outside (left knee surgery)

Derek Lively II: Outside (left leg surgery)

Nazi Marshall: Outside (injury in right finger)

Caleb Martin: potential (lower back pain)

John Polakidas: Suspicious (two-way player)

Tyler Smith: Suspicious (two-way player)

Clay Thompson: Suspicious (right adductor fusion)

PJ Washington: Suspicious (sprained left ankle)

hornet injury report

Tosan Avbuoman: Outside (two-way player)

PJ Hall: Outside (two-way player)

Liam McNeely: Outside (on assignment)

Antonio Reeves: Outside (two-way player)

Coby White: Outside (Left Calf Injury Management)

Cooper Flagg has missed six consecutive games with a left medial sprain. Although the walking boot was recently removed, it appears there is still no timetable for the Dallas Mavericks star’s return.

According to Grant Afseth of the Dallas Hoop Journal, reports indicate the 19-year-old rookie will miss Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It marked Flagg’s seventh consecutive game missed since suffering an injury in the Mavericks’ 120–111 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 10.

“Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg (left medial sprain) has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.”

The news that the former No. 1 overall pick was rejected on Saturday may not be so surprising. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Friday that he doesn’t expect Cooper Flagg to be available for the March 3 game against Kon Nueppel and the Charlotte Hornets. If so, Flagg could be out for at least two more games.

Despite injury issues in recent weeks, Flagg has looked every bit like a franchise cornerstone during his rookie season. He is still in consideration for the Rookie of the Year award, as he has played at a high level while healthy. In 49 games played, Flagg has averaged 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest, while shooting 48.2% from the floor and 30.2% from beyond the three-point line.

With Cooper Flagg out once again, RJ Nembhard Jr. and Brandon Williams should see some action at the point guard position. With PJ Washington and Marvin Bagley III also out for the game against the Thunder, the Mavericks will likely rely on Max Christie, Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford.

There is no denying the fact that Cooper Flagg is having a great rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks. Even though he missed All-Star Weekend due to a foot injury, Flagg has demonstrated All-Star potential.

Currently, he is averaging 20.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.

His star power became evident on Monday when his rookie-first jersey was sold by Sotheby’s for $1 million, according to ESPN’s Dan Hajdaki. This was the same jersey he wore in the first half of his first game.

“The $1 million result for Cooper Flagg’s rookie first jersey is a powerful testament to the importance collectors place on true ‘first moments’ in sport,” Brahma Wachter, Sotheby’s head of modern collectibles, said in a statement. “This jersey marks the beginning of a special career, with huge expectations and excitement.”

In November 2023, Victor Wembanyama broke the previous record when the jersey he wore in the second half of his debut sold for $762,000.

On October 22, Flagg made his debut with the Mavericks against the San Antonio Spurs. Ultimately, he came out with a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds, even though the Mavericks lost 125–92.

In the process, Flagg became the youngest player in franchise history to debut at the age of 18.

Sotheby’s will host an NBA Rookie Debut auction from March 17 to 23. This will include the first jerseys of Con Knueppel, Dylan Harper, Derrick Queen and VJ Edgecombe.

Currently, Flagg leads all rookies in points per game. He is at second position with a total of 999 marks. Additionally, he ranks second in rebounds with 321 and third in assists with 302.