Kyrie Irving Injury Return Update Arrives for Mavericks Season
Summary
NBA player Kyrie Irving has fully recovered from his ACL injury and is expected to play for the Dallas Mavericks in the next season. The team has made several changes, including a new coach and new players, aiming to improve their performance after a difficult last season.Key Facts
- Kyrie Irving tore his ACL in March 2025 and missed the entire 2026 NBA season.
- ESPN insider Shams Charania said Irving is 100% recovered and part of the Mavericks' plans.
- Irving had talks with new coach Dusty May, president Masai Ujiri, and GM Mike Schmitz.
- Last season, without Irving, the Mavericks had a 26-56 record and did not reach the playoffs.
- The Mavericks fired coach Jason Kidd and hired Dusty May from Michigan.
- The team drafted Morez Johnson Jr. with the ninth pick, adding to their frontcourt with Cooper Flagg.
- Cooper Flagg won NBA Rookie of the Year with averages of 21 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
- The Mavericks traded for players including Santi Aldama and Zaccarie Risacher to strengthen the roster.
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