New video shows Irving taking jumpers at the NBPA facility in New York, posted August 30 by Kyrie Center via @CountOnVic. Irving said on an August 26 livestream that he is five months post-surgery and "healing up great," describing his progress as incremental. He has declined to set a return date, telling fans in July he would not make predictions about a comeback, including for the playoffs. Analysts caution that shooting workouts signal progress but do not confirm restored lateral quickness or full game readiness. The Mavericks added D'Angelo Russell and retained Dante Exum to help cover the backcourt while Irving continues his rehabilitation.