Is Cooper Flagg playing tonight vs the San Antonio Spurs? Latest update on the Dallas Mavericks star's injury report (February 7, 2026)

The Dallas Mavericks will have Cooper Flagg available when they face the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday at Frost Bank Center. He is not listed on the league’s official injury report and carries no injury designation for the game.Flagg is expected to start and play his usual role in the rotation. With Dallas still dealing with multiple injuries, his availability gives the team some stability heading into the matchup.

Cooper Flagg's injury report vs San Antonio Spurs (February 7, 2026)

Cooper Flagg is projected to open the game alongside Max Christie, Naji Marshall, Klay Thompson, and Moussa Cisse, splitting duties between point guard and small forward.The rookie had suffered a left ankle sprain against the Denver Nuggets on January 14.

The injury kept him out of a game against the Utah Jazz and briefly put his short-term availability in doubt. Since returning, he has practiced fully and handled heavy minutes without any reported issues.He scored 32 points against the Spurs two nights ago, another sign that the ankle is no longer affecting his play.

Dallas Mavericks leaning heavily on Flagg

Dallas Mavericks continues to operate without Kyrie Irving, who is recovering from left-knee surgery.

Dereck Lively II has also been ruled out for the season after undergoing right-foot surgery. Those absences have increased Flagg’s role on both ends of the floor.Across his recent games, Flagg has averaged about 31–32 points, 6–7 rebounds, and 4–5 assists. He has recorded four straight 30-point performances, including the last meeting with San Antonio.Game previews and betting projections do not indicate any minutes restriction, suggesting the Mavericks plan to keep the ball in his hands for long stretches.

What to watch in Cooper Flagg vs Spurs

The game adds another chapter to the growing matchup between Flagg and Victor Wembanyama, with both recent top picks leading their teams.San Antonio is likely to rotate defenders such as Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie onto Flagg and use switch-heavy schemes that could leave Wembanyama guarding him on some possessions. Flagg has handled defensive pressure well in recent games by attacking closeouts, drawing fouls, and finishing inside.Dallas is expected to run pick-and-roll sets and push the pace in transition, especially with Irving unavailable. Flagg’s three-point shooting remains in the high-20 percent range, so his effectiveness often improves when he attacks the basket rather than settling for perimeter shots.

Quick injury-report snapshot (Mavericks vs Spurs, Feb. 7, 2026)

Also read: Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 7, 2026)Cooper Flagg is set to play and will likely handle a large share of the workload as the Mavericks manage a short-handed roster against San Antonio.