Overview
- The Mavericks announced Irving will miss the 2025–26 campaign as he continues rehab from left ACL reconstruction performed in March 2025.
- Irving tore the ligament on March 3, 2025 in a game against Sacramento and, per the team, has made steady progress and will remain engaged with the group.
- Agent Shetellia Riley Irving told ESPN the goal is for Kyrie to return "1000%" to maximize a championship push in 2026–27.
- Dallas sits 12th in the West at 19–35 and recently traded Anthony Davis to Washington, reflecting a shift toward development around rookie Cooper Flagg.
- The nine-time All-Star, 33, is on a multi-year deal reported at three years and $119 million, and Dallas is 75–53 with him versus 42–75 without since 2023.