Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (knee) will not return this season as he continues recovering from ACL reconstruction surgery performed March 26, the team announced Wednesday. The 33-year-old has yet to play in 2025-26, and Dallas is prioritizing a full recovery with an eye toward next fall. His absence locks in heavy on-ball duties for rookie guard Cooper Flagg, who carries a 28.3 usage rate in 35.0 minutes, while Brandon Williams and Max Christie should continue seeing expanded roles. Irving remains a stash only in dynasty formats.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (knee) was reportedly looking like he was recovering "ahead of schedule," but head coach Jason Kidd states that it was "bad reporting." Kidd also said that Irving is recovering "quite well," and it seems he is on schedule, but both sides are not applying any kind of timetable on his return yet. The 33-year-old appeared in 50 games last season before his ACL tear derailed his season, and he finished with a stat line of 24.7 points, 4.6 assists, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. The Mavericks look quite different from before he got hurt to when he'll return, though. While he's on the mend, D'Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy, Dante Exum, Brandon Williams, Max Christie, and Klay Thompson will all be sharing minutes in the backcourt.

According to Ashish Mathur of DallasHoopsJournal.com, Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving (knee) is "ahead of schedule" in his ACL recovery efforts. Mathur also reports that neither side has put a timetable on when Irving will return to the floor. During the 2024-25 regular season, he posted averages of 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists across 50 contests before suffering a torn ACL in March that required surgery. The 33-year-old All-Star agreed to a three-year, $119 million contract in the offseason after declining his $43 million player option. The Mavs expect Irving to return this upcoming season and he is worth drafting and stashing in all fantasy formats until he is available.

According to Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, guard Kyrie Irving (knee) is "ahead of schedule" concerning his rehab efforts. The All-Star suffered a torn ACL in March, requiring surgery. The Mavs expect him back in 2026, and although he's making significant progress, the team has been "careful not to attach a timetable" regarding a return. Irving, who agreed to a three-year, $119 million contract in the offseason after declining his $43 million player option, stated he's "healing up great." There is also a recent video of him "moving comfortably on the court." Despite Irving's lengthy NBA career, he's still playing at an exceptional level, averaging 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.3 steals in 2024. While it appears he's no longer involved in off-the-court drama like earlier in his career, he still has issues staying healthy. With that in mind, Irving is certainly worth drafting and stashing in all fantasy formats until he's cleared to suit up.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (knee) is declining his $43 million player option. Instead, he agreed to a three-year, $119 million contract extension. Without question, Irving is as good as it gets. In 779 regular-season appearances for the Cavs, Celtics, Nets, and Mavericks, the 33-year-old has averaged 23.7 points, 5.6 assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting 39.4% from behind the arc. Unfortunately, he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in March. The Mavs are optimistic Irving will be able to get back on the floor in January, although the lengthy absence has caused his fantasy value to drop considerably. With that said, fantasy managers can consider stashing him until he is healthy, considering his services should be useful later on in the season.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (knee) is expected to return to action by January 2026. "The expectation around the Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, is that he will play a good chunk of next season," said ESPN's Shams Charania on NBA Countdown Wednesday night. "There is optimism that he will be back by January." Irving underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee on March 26. The nine-time All-Star has a $43 million player option for next season. However, sources have told Charania that the Mavericks intend to rip up his player option and offer him a new three-year deal, which would align his contract duration with those of Anthony Davis and general manager Nico Harrison. Irving averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.3 steals in his 14th NBA season.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Dallas Mavericks guardKyrie Irving(knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL during Monday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. The veteran was having an excellent season, averaging 25.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 40.1% shooting from behind the arc. Dallas has been withoutAnthony Davis(adductor),Dereck Lively II(ankle),Daniel Gafford(knee), andP.J. Washington(ankle), soKlay Thompson,Naji Marshall,Max Christie, andDante Exumcould see an uptick in minutes on the floor and a bump in production with Irving out.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (knee) won't return to Monday's matchup with the Kings. Irving logged nine minutes, amassing seven points before suffering a left knee injury. The Mavs are calling the injury a sprain. However, Irving couldn't put any weight on his leg and needed assistance off the floor. He will likely undergo further testing. The veteran has had an excellent season, averaging 25.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 40.1% shooting from behind the arc. Dallas has been without Anthony Davis (adductor), Dereck Lively II (ankle), Daniel Gafford (knee), and P.J. Washington (ankle), so Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, Max Christie, and ... [More]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) will miss Thursday's matchup against the Miami Heat. On Wednesday, Irving led the Mavericks to victory with a monster 42-point effort against the Golden State Warriors, and he gets a well-earned rest day on Thursday. Irving's absence opens up tons of usage for the likes of Spencer Dinwiddie, Max Christie, and Dante Exum (Achilles. The latter has been cleared for action after initially carrying a questionable tag.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) was listed as questionable for Thursday's home game against the Heat. Irving logged 40 minutes in Wednesday night's win over the Warriors, pouring in 42 points to go with seven rebounds. He had 30 points on Monday, so he's having a huge week, but he's also battling shoulder soreness now, so he may have to sit out on Thursday against Miami. The Mavericks also listed Klay Thompson (foot) and Dante Exum (Achilles) as questionable, and if those main contributors sit, there will be heavy minutes and usage available for Spencer Dinwiddie, Jaden Hardy, and Max Christie in the backcourt.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is off the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash with the 76ers. The 32-year-old appeared in eight games leading up to Sunday's loss to the Cavs. However, he wasn't available for that one due to shoulder soreness. The Mavericks' front office made a bold move recently, with the team acquiring Anthony Davis (abdomen) from the Lakers in exchange for Luka Doncic (calf). It's unknown how Davis' presence will impact Irving's production. But with AD out on Tuesday, it will be business as usual for Irving.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) won't play on Sunday against the Cavaliers. The 32-year-old is dealing with a shoulder injury, so he'll miss his first game after appearing in the Mavericks' previous eight contests. With Daniel Gafford (ankle), P.J. Washington (knee), and Anthony Davis (abdomen, trade pending) also out, Dallas will look for increased production from Spencer Dinwiddie and Klay Thompson. That will also apply to Quentin Grimes, Naji Marshall, Dante Exum, and ... [More]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It appears that Irving has suffered a shoulder injury during Friday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. It doesn't sound like a major issue, but the Mavs may elect to rest Irving on Sunday with their next game not coming until Tuesday. Spencer Dinwiddie and Jaden Hardy figure to see increased roles if Irving is unavailable to play. Dinwiddie is well worth a look as a streaming option and should see a bigger role moving forward with Luka Doncic headed to the Los Angeles Lakers. That being said, Dinwiddie could be a popular waiver pickup right now.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) is available ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Irving appears to be good to go after missing six of the last seven games due to a lingering back issue. There is no word on Irving being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to have his normal workload on Friday. His return will push Spencer Dinwiddie back to the bench where he won't have as much streaming appeal. Fantasy managers can feel safe getting Irving back in their lineups as he'll be asked to do the heavy lifting with Luka Doncic (calf) still sidelined.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) has been labeled as questionable for Friday's clash against Oklahoma City. Irving returned from a back injury on Tuesday against Denver, but he was once again out when the team finished off a back-to-back set versus New Orleans on Wednesday. Irving struggled significantly on Tuesday, finishing with 11 points on 4-for-18 shooting, so he might indeed need a bit more time off. Spencer Dinwiddie should make another start if Irving is out again. The veteran guard notched 20 points on Wednesday and contributed three steals on the defensive end. Dinwiddie has performed well as a starter throughout the campaign, averaging 16.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.3 steals.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) won't play on Wednesday versus the Pelicans. The 32-year-old returned from a five-game stint on the shelf for Tuesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets. However, he had trouble getting his shots to fall, finishing with only 11 points while making four of his 18 attempts from the field. With Irving sidelined, Spencer Dinwiddie, averaging 15.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 1.1 steals in nine starts this season, should be featured in all fantasy lineups.

Dallas Mavericks guardKyrie Irving(back) is doubtful for Wednesday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Irving has been dealing with a back strain and returned on Tuesday against Denver after missing five straight games. However, the 32-year-old struggled, posting 11 points, four rebounds, four steals, two assists, and one block in 30 minutes. Unsurprisingly, the Mavericks will likely give him the night off for the second half of this back-to-back set.With Irving likely out, players like Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes, and Jaden Hardy will see plenty of scoring opportunities.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The superstar guard is returning to the court after missing each of the last five games due to a back sprain. His return figures to push Spencer Dinwiddie back to the bench where he won't offer the same fantasy value. Fantasy managers who were holding Dinwiddie might want to look elsewhere for help now. The expectation is that Irving will play around 30 minutes during Tuesday's game. Fantasy managers in season-long formats should plug him back into their lineups ahead of tip-off.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's contest against Denver. This is a positive sign, as he was ruled out for 1-2 weeks on Jan. 6. Another sign pointing toward his potential return is that Irving came through full practice on Monday. However, if he can't go on Tuesday, Irving will quickly have another chance to jump back into action, as Dallas begins a back-to-back on Tuesday and faces New Orleans on Wednesday night. Irving's return will negatively impact Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes, and Jaden Hardy, who have played well while the team has battled injuries.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Dallas Mavericks guardKyrie Irving (back) is expected to miss at least one to two weeks due to a bulging disk in his back. Irving was already unavailable on Monday against Memphis because of an illness. His extended absence is a significant loss for the Mavs who already haveLuka Doncic(calf), missing in action. While the 32-year-old is sidelined, Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes, and Jaden Hardy will take on most of the backcourt minutes that will be available.