Mavericks Face Hornets Without Flagg, Injuries Mount

0:00On this March 3rd, here's what's making headlines for the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks kick off a long road trip Tuesday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Their star rookie Cooper Flagg is listed as Dauful with a mid-foot sprain that sidelined him for the past seven games, plus the rising stars of N. He's been upgraded recently and his day to day, but the team isn't rushing him back given their tough season. In their last meeting in Dallas, the Hornets pulled out a close one. 23-1-21 win. Flagg exploded for a season, high 49 points, nearly hitting 50 on a breakaway he didn't get the ball for, and he had the final shot. But missed. Flagg is eager to return and face off against his former college teammate, Khan Kunweple, and a rookie of the year showdown. Mavericks fans are hoping he can shake off the rest soon, especially with the team's injury mounting up. Kyrie Irving is out for the season after left knee ACL surgery, and Derek Lively II had season-ending foot surgery after just seven games. Others like Najee Marshall,

1:04Marvin Bagley III, and PJ Washington are out or questionable, along with Clay Thompson and new two-way signees. Meanwhile, the Hornets will be without Kobe White for calf management and their two-way players. With games in Boston Friday and more road challenges ahead, the maps need everyone healthy fast. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Relaxed steeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear, s-o-l-i-soli-pilo.com