Dallas Mavericks injury report: HUGE update on Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg's status ahead of game vs Knicks

The Dallas Mavericks will lock horns with the New York Knicks on Wednesday. The Dallas based team has dropped a seven-player injury report ahead of the game. There is a big update on Cooper Flagg.

Latest update on Cooper Flagg's status

Flagg has been dealing with a right thumb splint since the Mavericks' 111-105 victory over the Washington Wizards on November 10.

Flagg picked up the injury while dunking the ball. He has worn protective gear to avoid aggravation. Flagg is set to wear it for the next four to six weeks. Although. the injury is yet to restrict him from playing a game. Flagg was initially placed as "available" concerning this injury.

But, the Mavericks downgraded him to "questionable," citing an illness. Flagg could miss his first game if his health doesn't improve closer to tip off.

Latest update on Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II

Other two updates are about the availability of Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II. The star center duo missed Monday's back-to-back at the Minnesota Timberwolves, which ended up in a 120-96 defeat for the Dallas Mavericks.

Gafford did not play after reaggravating his ankle injury in overtime on Sunday in the 138-133 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. On the other hand, Lively, who was two games into his return from a right knee injury, was rested. They are both placed as "probable" against the Knicks and likely to play.

Latest update on Caleb Martin

Caleb Martin was the latest addition to the injury report. The Mavericks placed him as questionable, because of illness.

Latest update on Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis is out for at least a week because of a left calf strain, which he picked up on October 29 in the 107-105 against the Indiana Pacers.

Latest update on Ryan Nembhard

Rookie Ryan Nembhard is set to miss his fifth straight game because of a left knee sprain.

Latest update on Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum

Both Irving and Exum remained on the sidelines amid their recovery from knee injuries. Both have yet to make their season debut. There is no concrete update on their timeline of return.