Irving (shoulder) produced 15 points (6-25 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and six assists over 38 minutes during Saturday's 113-97 win over the Clippers.
Irving returned to action Saturday after missing Dallas' previous contest, providing a lift offensively while ending as one of three Mavericks with 15 or more points and handing out a team-high-tying assist total. Irving should see his production increase as he gets back to 100 percent, so expect the veteran guard to continue to improve as he remains on the court and recovers from that shoulder injury.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: No longer on injury report
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Irving (shoulder) is not on the injury report and will be available for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Irving missed the 118-95 loss to the Clippers on Thursday, but the veteran floor general will be able to return Saturday for the rematch. He should handle a significant role on offense right away, as the Mavericks will be without Luka Doncic (heel) for a second straight game. Irving is averaging 23.9 points and 5.3 assists per game this season, but those numbers rise to 25.6 points and 6.5 assists per game in contests for which Doncic has been ruled out.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Practices Friday
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Irving (shoulder) participated in Friday's practice, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Irving is seemingly on the mend ahead of Saturday's game against the Clippers after missing Thursday's loss to the Clippers due to right shoulder soreness. The superstar's status for Saturday should be updated Friday night, and his presence at practice bodes well for his potential return to game action. If Irving remains sidelined, Quentin Grimes and Spencer Dinwiddie are candidates for increased roles.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Won't play vs. Clippers
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Irving (shoulder) is out for Thursday's game against the Clippers, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Irving was initially listed as questionable to play Thursday, but he didn't receive clearance and will be sidelined for the third time this season. Quentin Grimes is expected to take his place in the starting lineup, while Irving's next chance to play will come against the Clippers in a rematch Saturday.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Deemed questionable
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Irving (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Irving was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, but he'll carry a questionable tag into Thursday's tilt. With Luka Doncic (heel) sidelined, Irving would be in line for more usage if healthy. Irving averaged 26.2 points, 6.6 assists, 6.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals during a five-game stretch in November with Doncic idle.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Practices in full
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Irving (shoulder) was able to practice Wednesday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Irving missed practice Tuesday due to right shoulder soreness, but coach Jason Kidd didn't mention him when discussing the injury report, which suggests that it's a minor issue. Irving's fantasy managers can pencil him into lineups for Thursday's game against the Clippers but should check for official confirmation when the updated injury report is released Wednesday evening.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Misses practice Tuesday
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Irving did not practice Tuesday due to right shoulder soreness, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Luka Doncic (heel) also missed practice, though it's possible both players were given the day off more so for rest than due to their listed injuries. The Mavericks will return to action Thursday against the Clippers.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Scores 21 points in win
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Irving supplied 21 points (8-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and eight assists over 35 minutes during Sunday's 143-133 win over Golden State.
Irving, Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson combined for 95 points as the Mavericks picked up their seventh win out of their last eight games. Irving has been a top-20 player in nine-category formats during that stretch, averaging 23.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.5 three-pointers.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Chips in 29 points vs. Toronto
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Irving amassed 29 points (9-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 39 minutes during Saturday's 125-118 win over the Raptors.
Irving and Luka Doncic combined for 59 points in Saturday's victory to extend the Mavericks' winning streak to a league-best seven games. Irving tied a season high with six three-point makes, which he has done five times this season. Over his last 10 outings, he's averaged 23.6 points per game while shooting 42.7 percent from three on 8.2 3PA/G, adding 5.5 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 35.1 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Game-high 25 points in easy win
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Irving contributed 25 points (10-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Thursday's 137-101 victory over Washington.
Irving's night was cut short with the Mavericks beating the Wizards easily Thursday, but that didn't stop him from leading all scorers and producing his ninth game of the season with at least 25 points after shooting under 50 percent in each of his past six outings. Over his last 13 games, Irving is averaging 24.8 points, 5.7 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 3.1 three-pointers in 32.4 minutes per contest. The superstar guard has another favorable matchup on tap Saturday against the Raptors, a team that ranks 24th in the league in points per game allowed (116.5).
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Scores 10 points in return
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Irving accumulated 10 points (3-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 win over the Grizzlies.
Irving was coming off his second missed game of the season with a shoulder injury, and his performance Tuesday suggests he's still not 100 percent. His fantasy managers don't have much to complain about, however, as he's produced top-15 value in nine-category formats so far while hitting 49.3 percent from the field.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Good to go Tuesday vs. Grizzlies
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Irving (shoulder) is not listed on the NBA injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Irving was sidelined for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right shoulder soreness. It was just the second game he missed this season, but he will be available for Tuesday's NBA Cup showdown. Over his last 10 games, Irving averaged 25.8 points, 6.3 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 0.8 steals over 35.1 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Won't suit up Sunday
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Irving (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Portland.
Irving will miss just his second outing of the season due to right shoulder soreness. In the superstar's absence, Quentin Grimes and Jaden Hardy will likely see increased roles. Irving's next chance to feature will come Tuesday against Memphis.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Questionable Sunday vs. Portland
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Irving is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Portland due to right shoulder soreness.
Irving could miss the second leg of Dallas' back-to-back set due to shoulder soreness. The star guard was able to suit up during Saturday's win over Utah, during which he posted 30 points (11-25 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds and four steals across 36 minutes. If Irving is sidelined, Quentin Grimes and Jaden Hardy should receive an uptick in minutes, especially if Luka Doncic (wrist) misses his sixth consecutive matchup.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Comes close to triple-double
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Irving finished with 30 points (11-25 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and four steals across 36 minutes in Saturday's 106-94 win over the Jazz.
Irving came through every time the Mavericks needed him, but no bucket was bigger than a three-pointer when the Jazz were coming close to mounting a fourth-quarter comeback. The veteran point guard has been stepping his game up with Luka Doncic (wrist) sidelined, and he should continue to enjoy a sizable uptick in his usage rate until the star floor general is ready to return. Irving has scored at least 30 points in two of his last three appearances while reaching the 20-point plateau six times across his last eight contests.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Carries Dallas to victory
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Irving racked up 32 points (11-28 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and six assists in 41 minutes during Monday's 129-119 victory over the Hawks.
Irving led the Mavericks in scoring in a game Dallas didn't have Klay Thompson (foot) or Luka Doncic (wrist). That situation allowed Irving to experience an uptick in his usage rate, and he backed that up by posting a strong stat line, including his third 30-point performance of the campaign. Irving should continue to experience an uptick in his fantasy numbers as long as Doncic remains sidelined, which should be the case Wednesday against the Knicks as well.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Will play Monday
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Irving (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Hawks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Irving popped up on Sunday's injury report due to an illness, but he was able to participate in Monday afternoon's shootaround and will play against Atlanta. Across his 11 outings in November, Irving has averaged 23.9 points, 5.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 34.2 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Going through shootaround
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Irving, who's officially listed as questionable due to an illness, is participating in the Mavericks' afternoon shootaround ahead of Monday's game against the Hawks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Despite being a late addition to the injury report, it appears Irving is on track to suit up Monday. The Mavericks continue to play without Luka Doncic (wrist), while Klay Thompson (foot) and Quentin Grimes (illness) are also questionable to play Monday. Over his last five appearances, Irving has averaged 21.8 points, 6.2 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 33.6 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Questionable with illness
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Irving (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Irving was a very late addition to the injury report, and that's usually a concerning sign for fantasy managers. Luka Doncic (wrist) has already been ruled out, and both Klay Thompson (foot) and Quentin Grimes (illness) are in danger of missing this contest. If the Mavericks end up being very shorthanded, Jaden Hardy could become an intriguing streaming option.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Dazzles offensively in OT defeat
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Irving accumulated 27 points (9-21 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six assists and four rebounds in 39 minutes during Sunday's 123-118 overtime loss to the Heat.
Irving led the way for Dallas on the offensive end of the floor Sunday, leading all Mavericks in scoring and assists while concluding three points shy of the 30-point mark. Irving connected on at least three threes for the ninth time of the year, now doing so in three of his last four outings. Irving has now tallied at least 25 points in six contests thus far.
