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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Won't play this season

  Rotowire Feb 18, 2026

  The Mavericks announced Wednesday that Irving (knee) won't play this season while he continues to recover from the ACL reconstruction surgery he underwent March 26. Dallas sits at 19-35 on the season coming out of the All-Star break and is pivoting toward a rebuild, so the news that Irving won't play in 2025-26 comes as little surprise, especially after head coach Jason Kidd had been vague on the veteran guard's status in recent weeks. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com, the Mavericks still have some optimism that Irving will be able to practice at some point before the end of the season, which will put him on track to be back to 100 percent well in advance of training camp next fall, when he would be 18 months removed from surgery. Irving will be entering the final year of his contract next season and holds a $42.42 million player option for 2027-28.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Unlikely to play before break

  Rotowire Feb 3, 2026

  Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Jan. 22 that Irving (knee) "probably" won't be ready to make his season debut until after the All-Star break, Dwain Price of the team's official site reports. Irving has yet to resume practicing while he continues to work his way through the rehab process for a torn ACL in his left knee, which he had surgically repaired March 26. While he said that Irving had "no timeline" for a return, Kidd didn't provide many details regarding where the veteran point guard stands in his recovery beyond relaying that he's "in good spirits" and "feels great." Kidd also added that the 19-30 Mavericks' position in the standings won't dictate Irving's timeline, instead noting that Irving will be back in action once he's physically and mentally ready. If Irving is able to make a late-season return, he'll likely be subject to heavy restrictions with his minutes, and his presence would presumably result in star rookie Cooper Flagg seeing more time off the ball.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Remains without return timetable

  Rotowire Dec 13, 2025

  Irving (knee) remains out indefinitely and doesn't have a return timetable, Mavericks reporter Grant Afseth said Friday during an appearance on HoopsHype's podcast 'Around the Beat.' Irving tore the ACL in his left knee at the beginning of March, ending his 2024-25 campaign, but after undergoing surgery, the Mavericks said they were optimistic their superstar guard would return to action before 2026, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Before training camp this season, there was another positive update about Irving's recovery, with Ashish Mathur of the Dallas Hoops Journal reporting that the veteran was ahead of schedule in his recovery. However, a few days later, head coach Jason Kidd pumped the brakes, saying Irving is doing "quite well" but added that declaring he was "ahead of schedule is not fair," per Christian Clark of The Athletic. It's clear that Irving and the Mavericks don't want to pick a target date until they are absolutely certain he's ready for game action, but Afseth notes that the vibe around the organization is that Irving could return before the mid-February All-Star break. "I've personally liked, from my understanding of the situation, have long held the thought that there's optimism of a pre-All-Star break return. But that's not ever been like super like that's happening, there hasn't been a set guarantee like anything of that nature," Afseth concluded. NBA insider Marc J. Spears also relayed a promising update on Irving in mid-November, "Kyrie's looking good. He's ahead of schedule," Spears said. "He's working out with the purpose of playing this season, which I'm sure Mavs fans are glad to hear. I think, optimistic-wise, around late January, All-Star break. Someone close to him told me that if it was the playoffs, he could play right now. That's how ahead of schedule he is." Despite all the optimism, fantasy managers will be left in the dark for at least a few more weeks before we learn anything definitive. Irving has been spotted doing light, individual drills at recent practices and is spending a lot of time mentoring Cooper Flagg.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Not ahead of schedule

  Rotowire Sep 29, 2025

  At Media Day on Monday, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd refuted the report that Irving (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery, Christian Clark reports. Irving tore his left ACL on March 3, and while Kidd said he's doing "quite well," he added that the Mavericks aren't ready to put a timeline on his return. Kidd said that Irving is "on schedule" rather than ahead of it, and it sounds like fantasy managers shouldn't expect to see him until January at the earliest based on previous reports.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Ahead of schedule in recovery

  Rotowire Sep 24, 2025

  Irving (knee) is ahead of schedule in his left ACL recovery, Ashish Mathur of the Dallas Hoops Journal reports. Irving tore his left ACL on March 3 against the Sacramento Kings, and a timetable for his recovery was never established. There have been rumors about a return shortly after the new year, and this report makes those sound like a reality. The Mavericks won't rush him back, however, and they brought in D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to fill in for the superstar in the meantime. More clarity on Irving's status will likely be revealed during Dallas' Media Day.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Extension with Dallas looming

  Rotowire Jun 24, 2025

  Irving (knee) is declining his $43 million player option and intends to sign a three-year, $119 million deal with the Mavericks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Irving was long expected to stay with the Mavericks, and he's now set to sign a multi-year extension that includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. The point guard tore the ACL in his left knee March 3 and isn't expected to return to game action until January 2026, though a firmer timeline should emerge in the fall. Prior to the injury, Irving averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 40.1 percent from beyond the arc over 50 regular-season games.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Aiming to be back by January

  Rotowire Apr 16, 2025

  The Mavericks are optimistic that Irving (knee) could return by the start of January, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Irving tore his left ACL in early March and underwent surgery on the injury. While he's still expected to miss a significant chunk of the 2025-2026 campaign, there's optimism he could be back on the court before the calendar flips to 2026. Of course, it's very early in his recovery, and he'll have to avoid setbacks throughout the summer and fall in order to remain on schedule. However, Charania's report is a good sign for Irving's fantasy value next season.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Suffers torn ACL

  Rotowire Mar 4, 2025

  Irving (knee) suffered a torn ACL during Monday's loss to the Kings, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. This is a devastating injury for the 32-year-old guard, who was attempting to will the Mavericks to the postseason following the trade of Luka Doncic and subsequent injury to Anthony Davis (thigh). For the remainder of this season, guards like Spencer Dinwiddie, Max Christie, Dante Exum and Jaden Hardy (ankle) will presumably take on more usage. However, this is an injury that will extend into next season and will most likely keep Irving out until around the 2026 New Year.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Won't return Monday

  Rotowire Mar 3, 2025

  Irving won't return to Monday's matchup against the Kings due to a sprained left knee, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports. Irving was unable to walk off the court under his own power after sustaining the left knee injury on a drive to the basket. He finished the game with seven points (2-4 FG, 3-3 FT), one rebound and one assist before exiting to the locker room in the first quarter. The superstar will likely undergo further testing before Wednesday's game against the Bucks, and with Irving sidelined for the remainder of Monday's game at the very least, Jaden Hardy and Spencer Dinwiddie are candidates to see a bump in minutes.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Helped back to locker room Monday

  Rotowire Mar 3, 2025

  Irving exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left knee injury during the first quarter of Monday's game against the Kings, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Irving appeared to injure his left knee while driving to the basket, and he stayed down for an extended period with teammates and medical staff surrounding him. The superstar was unable to walk off the court under his own power, though he stayed in the game to shoot two from the charity stripe before the medical staff came back out and helped him to the locker room. Jaden Hardy and Spencer Dinwiddie are candidates for an uptick in playing time if Irving is unable to return.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Hits for game-high 31 in loss

  Rotowire Mar 2, 2025

  Irving ended with 31 points (9-23 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 11-11 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 132-117 loss to Milwaukee. The veteran guard led all scorers on the night as he delivered at least 30 points for the fifth time in seven appearances since Anthony Davis (thigh) was shut down. Over that stretch, Irving has averaged 30.7 points, 6.3 boards, 3.9 assists, 3.4 threes, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks while operating mainly as a solo act in the Dallas offense.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Stuffs stat sheet in win

  Rotowire Feb 27, 2025

  Irving recorded 25 points (11-24 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Thursday's 103-96 win over the Hornets. Irving's 25 points led the team and stuffed the stat sheet Thursday. Over his last nine games, the superstar guard has averaged a stellar 27.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.9 steals, 1.1 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers in 39.4 minutes. As long as the 32-year-old can handle such heavy workloads, Irving should continue experiencing a boost in usage and fantasy value as the focal point of Dallas' offense until Anthony Davis (adductor) comes off the shelf.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Logs 35 points in losing effort

  Rotowire Feb 26, 2025

  Irving posted 35 points (12-27 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals over 40 minutes during Tuesday's 107-99 loss to the Lakers. Irving rose to the occasion in Los Angeles as he faced his former teammate, but it wasn't enough to seal a win for the short-handed Mavericks. Irving was once on LeBron James' wish list, but Doncic's arrival and Austin Reaves' standout play makes an eventual reunion for the duo unlikely in the offseason. In the meantime, Irving's output will be essential as the team struggles to stay relevant in the playoff race.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Scores 35 points in win

  Rotowire Feb 21, 2025

  Irving (shoulder) finished with 35 points (11-22 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four assists, two rebounds and one block over 37 minutes in Friday's 111-103 win over the Pelicans. Irving sat out the Mavericks' final game before the All-Star break Feb. 13 against the Heat due to a sore right shoulder, but the missed contest didn't disrupt his excellent run of play, as he turned in his third straight game with at least 30 points while connecting on half of his shot attempts and going percent from the charity stripe. He has scored at least 30 points in each of his last three games, and over that span he has shot 51.4 percent from the field and 48.3 percent from beyond the arc. Irving's efforts have helped the Mavericks win five of their last six games.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Makes impact in All-Star Game

  Rotowire Feb 16, 2025

  Irving (shoulder) logged seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in eight minutes of action during Sunday's 41-25 All-Star Game final win over Chuck's Global Stars. Irving made his presence felt in limited action in both games of the All-Star mini-tournament, totaling 11 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals in just 15 minutes across the two contests. Irving has been dealing with a shoulder issue of late, but it seems as if he should be available when the Mavericks return to play Friday against the Pelicans.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Ruled out Thursday

  Rotowire Feb 13, 2025

  Irving (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Heat, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports. After dropping 42 points in Wednesday's win against the Warriors, Irving won't play in the second game of a back-to-back Thursday against the Heat. Klay Thompson (foot) has also been ruled out for this game against Miami. However, Dante Exum (Achilles) has been cleared to play and could have an increased workload with Spencer Dinwiddie, Jaden Hardy and Max Christie.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Nabs questionable tag

  Rotowire Feb 13, 2025

  Irving is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Heat due to right shoulder soreness. Irving is coming off a 42-point performance but could sit out the second leg of Dallas' back-to-back Thursday due to a shoulder issue. With Klay Thompson (foot) and Dante Exum (Achilles) also questionable, Spencer Dinwiddie, Jaden Hardy and Max Christie could all receive increased playing time.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Pours in 42 in Wednesday's win

  Rotowire Feb 13, 2025

  Irving had 42 points (15-25 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 111-107 win over the Warriors. It was the veteran guard's best scoring effort since he rained down 46 points on the Trail Blazers in his final outing of 2024. The seven made three-pointers were also a new season high for Irving, who has delivered at least 25 points in five of his last seven appearances while averaging 27.3 points, 6.4 boards, 4.3 assists, 2.9 threes and 1.9 steals. He attempted more than 20 field goals in all five of those performances, and Irving's shot volume should remain sky high with Luka Doncic now a Laker.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Leads all scorers with 34 points

  Rotowire Feb 4, 2025

  Irving (shoulder) closed with 34 points (11-21 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 42 minutes during Tuesday's 118-116 loss to Philadelphia. Irving went toe-to-toe with fellow superstar guard Tyrese Maxey on Tuesday, but the former's game-high 34 points were not enough for the Mavericks in his return from a one-game respite with shoulder soreness. It was Irving's ninth game of the season with at least 30 points, and he's averaging 26.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.7 threes across his last nine appearances. Until Anthony Davis (abdomen) is ready to make his team debut, the Dallas offense should continue to run through Irving.

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• Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Off injury report for Tuesday

  Rotowire Feb 3, 2025

  Irving (shoulder) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. Irving missed Sunday's loss to Cleveland due to right shoulder soreness, though he'll return to game action Tuesday. The superstar has averaged 22.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 0.8 steals in 37.0 minutes per contest over his last five outings.

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