Kyrie Irving reveals setback that held him back from return to Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks’ Irving excited to play again after lengthy injury absence

MACAU: Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving said on Thursday he was excited to return to game action after a 19-month absence, with the nine-times All-Star set to make his comeback at the NBA China Games in Macau following his recovery from a torn ACL. The 34-year-old American tore his ACL in March 2025 during the first quarter of the Mavericks’ loss to the Sacramento Kings. He stayed on the court to make two free throws before leaving the game i…

Kyrie Irving reveals setback that held him back from return to Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks missed star point guard Kyrie Irving for the entire 2025-26 NBA season because of an ACL injury he suffered in March 2025. Initial optimism that the former No. 1 overall pick could play last season didn’t materialize. Apparently, another injury pushed back Irving’s return timeline. According to Mike Curtis of The Dallas …

Kyrie Irving To Return To Lineup This Weekend For First Time Since March 2025

Kyrie Irving will make his return to the Dallas Mavericks' lineup this weekend, according to head coach Dusty May. Irving has not played since suffering a torn ACL in March 2025. Irving also suffered a calf strain last December that set his recovery back eight weeks before he was ruled out for the year. The Mavs are currently set to play the Rockets in two games in China this weekend. May added that Irving will appear in one of the games, though…

Kyrie Irving Opens Up About Unexpected Setback That Delayed His Return to the Mavericks

Kyrie Irving’s long-awaited return to the Dallas Mavericks has been one of the NBA’s most anticipated comeback stories. But the nine-time All-Star has now revealed that his recovery was far more complicated than fans originally realized. After missing the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from a torn ACL, Irving disclosed that he suffered another significant …