Mavs Rule Out Irving for Rest of 2025-26 Season

The Dallas Mavericks announced Wednesday that guard Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season as he continues his recovery from a torn left anterior cruciate ligament suffered in March 2025. The nine-time All-Star, who has not played a single game this season, underwent surgery shortly after the injury, which occurred during a matchup against the Sacramento Kings.

Irving, who turns 34 next month, issued a statement through the team expressing his agreement with the decision. "This decision wasn't easy, but it's the right one," he said. "I am grateful for the Mavericks organization, my teammates and our fans for their continued support throughout the process. I am looking forward to coming back stronger next season. The belief and drive I have inside only grows." He also extended encouragement to others facing similar setbacks, adding, "And I wanted to send a huge shoutout to ALL of my brothers and sisters out there who've torn their ACL or gotten injured doing what they love to do every day. THANK YOU for the inspiration. No fear!"

The Mavericks stated that Irving is making steady progress in his rehabilitation and will stay involved with the team for the...