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Reported Cooper Flagg upgraded to questionable after left shoulder sprain
Cooper Flagg is questionable for Monday's game at Miami, an upgrade Anthony Chiang reported. He came down on his left shoulder after contact from Nesmith on a fast-break dunk and didn't return, Locked On Mavericks said. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints called it a mild sprain and said Flagg would be re-evaluated next week.
Sources: Cooper Flagg status (RotoWire) · Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) on X · RotoWire note: Cooper Flagg · Locked On Mavericks “The Mavs Proved Something Huge Without Cooper Flag” at 3:31
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- Reported Kyrie Irving expected back after late scratch in home opener
Kyrie Irving isn't on the injury report and is expected to play, per Anthony Chiang and RotoWire. Locked On Mavericks said he was ruled out about 90 minutes before the Spurs game, a night after playing the Pacers. The Athletic NBA Daily noted his first game since March 2025 brought 15 points.
Sources: Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) on X · RotoWire note: Kyrie Irving · Locked On Mavericks “Why Mavs Fans Are Upset Kyrie Irving Didn't Play i” at 2:03 · The Athletic NBA Daily “Wolves Make a Big Statement in Miami + Luka’s Show” at 18:29
- Reported Winless Heat still searching for answers around Giannis
Miami fell to 0-3 after losing 115-110 to an undermanned Hornets team, and ESPN reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo scored just 14 before fouling out. His Heat debut had brought 35 points, Gil's Arena noted. Wes Goldberg of Locked On Heat said Giannis and Bam were -10 together, and the big lineups also struggled on the boards.
Sources: ESPN: “Giannis Antetokounmpo fouls out vs. Hornets as Heat tumble to 0-3” · ESPN: “Brandon Miller scores 34 points as the Hornets beat the winless Heat 1…” · Gil's Arena “Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo” at 8:33 · Locked On Heat “Is the Miami Heat's Drop Coverage REALLY the Probl” at 30:53, 33:21
- Reported Mavericks shorthanded with Marshall, Lively, Aldama and Biberovic out
Naji Marshall (illness), Dereck Lively II, Santi Aldama and Tarik Biberovic are all out for Dallas, and Caleb Martin (thumb) is doubtful. A Locked On Mavericks host was also "a little worried" that Daniel Gafford may have tweaked his ankle.
Sources: Naji Marshall status (RotoWire) · Dereck Lively II status (NBA report) · Santi Aldama status (NBA report) · Tarik Biberovic status (NBA report) · Caleb Martin status (ESPN)
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