archiveMavericks Injury Update

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford said his recovery from the right ankle injury that disrupted his 2025-26 season is progressing steadily, and he is prioritizing patience over a quick return to the floor. "I'm getting there. The rehab is good, I'm staying consistent," Gafford said. "I want to...

PORTLAND, Ore. — P.J. Washington has watched Marvin Bagley III up close since his arrival via trade in February, but Friday night at Moda Center felt different. Bagley erupted for a season-high 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting off the bench, fueling the Dallas Mavericks’ 100-93 victory over the Portland Trail...

Jason Kidd offered little optimism Friday when asked whether Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg could return anytime soon. "Probably not that he will play," Kidd said, when asked specifically about Tuesday's road game in Charlotte. That response points to Flagg missing at least three more games — Friday's home matchup...

The Dallas Mavericks conducted individual workouts Monday at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the campus of Butler University, as the team remains in Indianapolis amid weather-related travel delays. Rookie forward Cooper Flagg participated in his scheduled on-court session as part of his continued recovery from a left midfoot sprain. Head coach Jason...

After missing the previous two games with a left ankle sprain, Cooper Flagg was back in the Dallas Mavericks' lineup Monday night, cleared to play and stepping onto the floor at Madison Square Garden for the first NBA game of his career in the league’s most storied arena. What followed...

The Dallas Mavericks continue to navigate a season shaped by injuries and uncertainty, with Kyrie Irving’s ongoing recovery from a torn ACL remaining central to the franchise’s short- and long-term outlook. Irving has not returned to game action, and there is no public indication that a return is imminent. Still,...