Kyrie Irving's Official Injury Status For Mavs-Grizzlies Game

Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for Monday's game.

Jan 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) looks up after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

On Monday night, the Dallas Mavericks will play the Memphis Grizzlies in Tennessee.

For the game, they willl be without one of their best players, as Kyrie Irving has been ruled out.

Monday will be his second straight game out of the lineup.

Via Underdog NBA: "Kyrie Irving (back) ruled out for Monday."

Kyrie Irving (back) ruled out for Monday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) January 5, 2025

Irving is averaging 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 49.0% from the field and 44.1% from the three-point range in 30 games.

ESPN's Shams Charania also reported that the 2016 NBA Champion will miss an extended period.

Via Charania: "Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a bulging disc in his back and is expected to miss at least 1 to 2 weeks, sources tell me and @espn_macmahon. There is optimism that treatment over the coming days will provide a return to play target date."

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a bulging disc in his back and is expected to miss at least 1 to 2 weeks, sources tell me and @espn_macmahon. There is optimism that treatment over the coming days will provide a return to play target date. pic.twitter.com/HuNjAadyMi

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 6, 2025

The Mavs are currently the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 20-15 record in 35 games.

They are in the middle of a four-game losing streak.

Following their matchup with the Grizzlies, the Mavs will return home to host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in Dallas.

Mar 17, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) meets with Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) during a time out in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Irving is in his third season with the Mavs.

After a tough tenure with the Brooklyn Nets, he has turned around the prime of his career.

Last year, Irving helped lead the Mavs to their first NBA Finals appearance in 13 years.

Jan 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) controls the ball as Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

As for the Grizzlies, they are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 23-13 record in 36 games.