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.

The Dallas Mavericks have been outwardly optimistic about the potential for Kyrie Irving to return to action on the early side of the typical recovery timeline that comes with an ACL tear. The veteran point guard,

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,