Kyrie Irving's ACL Tear Keeps Him Out Indefinitely for Mavs

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (knee) remains out indefinitely with no return timetable. Irving tore his left ACL in early March, ending his 2024-25 season. While initial reports suggested he was ahead of schedule and could return before 2026, coach Jason Kidd tempered expectations. However, reporter Grant Afseth and insider Marc J. Spears note optimism for a pre-All-Star break return (mid-February), with Spears adding Irving is "ahead of schedule" and could play now if it were playoffs. He's doing light, individual drills.