Overview

• At Mavericks media day, Jason Kidd called labeling Irving as ahead of schedule "bad reporting" and said the guard is probably on schedule.
• Kidd outlined the current expectation as a return around midseason rather than an accelerated comeback.
• Kyrie Irving said he is right on schedule and reiterated he will play when he is ready.
• Earlier local reports and a widely shared workout video showing Irving moving well had fueled talk of a faster timeline.
• Mavs Moneyball highlighted that GM Nico Harrison’s July Summer League comment helped seed the ahead‑of‑schedule narrative.