Overview

• Kyrie Irving tore his left ACL on March 3, 2025, during a game against the Sacramento Kings and underwent successful surgery on March 26.
• The Mavericks have officially ruled him out for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, including their play-in game against Sacramento.
• Sources report optimism that Irving could recover and return to the court by January 2025, within the typical six-to-twelve-month recovery timeline for ACL injuries.
• Before his injury, Irving averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, logging the NBA's heaviest minutes following Luka Dončić's trade.
• Irving holds a $43 million player option for the 2025-26 season, and Dallas is reportedly considering offering him a new three-year contract.