Final Injury Report for Mavericks-Pelicans, Will Cooper Flagg, Klay Thompson Play?

The Dallas Mavericks are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup.

Dallas enters Monday’s game with an 11-18 record after losing on the road to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) celebrates with Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

In Saturday’s loss to the 76ers, Anthony Davis led the way for the Mavericks as he recorded 24 points and 15 rebounds while Cooper Flagg added 24 points and four rebounds of his own.

Now Dallas will try to bounce back on Monday night as they face off against a struggling Pelicans team on the road.

On the other side, New Orleans enters Monday’s contest with a 7-22 record after defeating the Indiana Pacers at home on Saturday night.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion WilliamsonMatthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Zion Williamson led the way for the Pelicans in Saturday’s victory as he ended the game with 29 points and seven rebounds off the bench while Derik Queen recorded 17 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.

Mavericks Injury Report, Will Cooper Flagg, Klay Thompson Play?

For the Mavericks, they have six players listed on their injury report, including both Flagg and Klay Thompson.

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32).Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Dallas has listed Flagg as questionable due to a back contusion and he is in danger of missing his second game of the season.

If Flagg is sidelined against the Pelicans, Naji Marshall and Caleb Martin may be in line for larger roles.

The Mavericks have also listed Thompson as questionable with left knee soreness and while he was able to play through the injury on Saturday against the 76ers, Dallas may elect to sit him against the Pelicans.

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31)© Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

If that is the case, Jaden Hardy could have a larger role, especially with Max Christie also being listed as questionable due to an illness.

Dante Exum and Kyrie Irving have both been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.

Pelicans Injury Report, Will Herb Jones Play?

On the other side, the Pelicans have only two players listed on their injury report, including forward Herb Jones.

New Orleans has listed Jones as questionable due to a migraine that caused him to exit Saturday’s victory over the Pacers right before halftime after he took a shot to the face.

If Jones is sidelined, Jordan Poole and Jeremiah Fears could both be in line for larger roles for the Pelicans.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte MurrayMatthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The Pelicans have ruled out Dejounte Murray as he continues to be sidelined while recovering from a torn Achilles.

Fans can catch Monday night’s matchup between the Mavericks and Pelicans from New Orleans at 8:00 p.m. EST.

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 22, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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