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Mavericks’ star Kyrie Irving gets major update on injury rehab

The Mavericks guard will be out for some time, but gets a positive medical update.

Keenan Womack

Feb 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Feb 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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On March 26, Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery on the torn left ACL he suffered on March 3 during a 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings. After the disastrous Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis swap that left Dallas without another elite ball handler, Irving became the league leader in minutes played until he went down.

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On the season, he averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists on 47% from the field and 40% from three, many of which were off the dribble. He was a significant portion of Dallas' offense both prior to and after the Doncic-Davis deal, but obviously his role increased in the aftermath.

Dallas has been a team destroyed by injuries this year, having multiple players out at any given time. It was so bad in fact that they were on the precipice of having to forfeit games due to lacking players, which has never happened in the modern NBA. It was a historically miserable year for Mavericks fans, some of which was self inflicted, some of which was bad luck.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts after shooting against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half.
Feb 27, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts after shooting against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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In a season full of so many twists and turns, each more painful than the last, Dallas needed some kind of good news on the medical front. While Irving will not return for months, at least his surgery went without issue, and the NBA can expect him back and playing on a normal timeline.


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Keenan Womack
KEENAN WOMACK

Keenan Womack is a sportswriter native to Dallas, Texas, who has spent the last 12 years in Austin, the home of his alma mater, the University of Texas. Keenan has covered sports for SB Nation, Bleacher Report, Rivals/Orangebloods, a host of his own sites and now, Fan Nation. Focusing on basketball, Keenan was on the beat for the Longhorns hoops team for the last two-and-a-half years before moving on to pursue other opportunities. He is married and lives with his wife close to the Moody Center, so they can continue to catch games together.

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