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Mavericks Clear Cooper Flagg, Klay Thompson to Play at Pelicans After Late Status Shift

Dallas leans on its No. 1 pick to steady a thin lineup.

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Overview

  • Head coach Jason Kidd said Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson are available for the road game in New Orleans.
  • The Mavericks’ PR account listed Flagg (back contusion) and Thompson (left knee soreness) as AVAILABLE, with Max Christie out due to illness.
  • Dante Exum (right knee surgery), Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery) and Dereck Lively II (right foot surgery) remain out, tightening Dallas’ rotation.
  • Earlier NBA listings had Flagg questionable and Thompson probable before the team’s pregame confirmations.
  • The matchup at Smoothie King Center follows Dallas entering the day 11-18 and the Pelicans at 7-22, with Flagg’s strong rookie production drawing added focus.