Kyrie Irving has been out of action since March 2025, as he suffered a torn ACL in a game against the Sacramento Kings. The Dallas Mavericks guard was leading the team after their midseason decision to trade Luka Doncic, but went down just a month after the team made that deal.

Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks, recovering from ACL surgery in March, has tempered expectations about a playoff return. Despite optimistic reports, Irving emphasizes his focus is on a full recovery,