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Kyrie Irving Ahead of ACL Timeline, Eyes Late-January Return for Mavericks

Team decision-makers will gauge his readiness against the club’s record, with Anthony Davis’s health a key factor.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 23: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball in front of Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on January 23, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reports Irving is ahead of schedule in rehab and is training with the purpose of playing this season.
  • A person close to Irving told Spears that, if this were the playoffs, he could play right now.
  • Spears offered an optimistic window for a comeback around late January or the All-Star break.
  • Dallas has stumbled to a 4-11 start after firing general manager Nico Harrison, adding uncertainty to short-term plans.
  • Anthony Davis remains out with a left-calf injury after missing multiple games, and a collective decision will determine if Irving suits up this season.