Irving (knee) is questionable to play Monday against the Kings.
Irving could miss his second contest of the season as he works his way back from an ACL tear in his left knee. He played a season-high 35 minutes during Friday's 116-111 win over Houston, so it's possible Dallas gives him some additional time to rest on Monday. If that is indeed the case, Walter Clayton Jr. and Marcus Sasser are the top candidates to join the starting unit, while Cooper Flagg's usage would see a major boost.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Pours in game-high 35 in win
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Irving closed Friday's 116-111 win over Houston with 35 points (12-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and nine assists across 35 minutes.
The veteran point guard led all scorers on the night, combining for 68 points with Cooper Flagg as the Mavericks handed the Rockets their first loss. The 35 points were also a season high for Irving, as were the nine assists. He hasn't played more than 60 regular-season games in a campaign since 2018-19, but Irving's been mostly healthy to begin the current season and is averaging 21.4 points, 4.8 assists, 3.4 boards, 3.2 threes and 1.2 steals in 28.6 minutes over five contests while shooting 52.7 percent from the floor.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Good to go Wednesday
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Irving (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Irving will shed his questionable tag due to left knee injury management and suit up for a second straight game. The veteran floor general is averaging 19.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals across 27.0 minutes per tilt through three regular-season appearances.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Iffy for Wednesday
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Irving (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Irving could receive a maintenance day Wednesday. If the star guard is sidelined, Marcus Sasser would likely handle an expanded role at point guard while Cooper Flagg takes on more usage.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Strong stat line Monday
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Irving tallied 18 points (7-17 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals across 33 minutes in Monday's 113-109 win over the Heat.
Irving struggled from beyond the arc, but he made up for it with balanced production in other categories. Even as the veteran floor general cedes some playmaking responsibilities to Cooper Flagg, Irving still delivers. His ability to contribute across multiple categories helps maintain his fantasy value even when his shot isn't falling, so fantasy managers shouldn't look too much into his occasional shooting woes. He's still scored at least 15 points in each of his three appearances this season.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Omitted from injury report
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Irving (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Heat.
Irving sat out Saturday's loss to the Spurs in the second leg of a back-to-back set but is set to return to action Monday. The star point guard's return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Sergio de Larrea, Marcus Sasser and Walter Clayton, especially if Cooper Flagg (shoulder) is upgraded from questionable to available.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Resting Saturday
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Irving is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs due to left knee injury management, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
The Mavericks are taking a cautious approach with Irving since he's played only a few games since returning from the ACL injury he sustained in March 2025, so it's not surprising to see him sit for rest purposes. His next chance to play will come against the Heat on Monday, and in the meantime, Marcus Sasser is expected to replace him in the backcourt against the Spurs.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Downgraded to doubtful
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Irving (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against the Spurs.
It looks like Irving will end up missing the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back set Saturday while managing a knee issue. Marcus Sasser figures to enter the starting lineup if Irving is indeed ruled out against San Antonio.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Iffy to play Saturday
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Irving (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio.
Irving may sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to left knee injury management. If the star floor general is held out of Saturday's contest, Marcus Sasser and Sergio de Larrea would be candidates for increased minutes. Naji Marshall could also see increased playmaking duties if Irving joins Cooper Flagg (shoulder) on the inactive list.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Nets 24 points with two stocks
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Irving posted 24 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 121-105 win over Indiana.
Irving fouled out for the first time in his career, but he looked great while he was out there, finishing with a game-high 24 points and a plus-8 differential in the blowout win. Cooper Flagg exited Friday's game with a shoulder injury and is likely to miss Saturday's meeting with the Spurs, which will likely result in a significant opportunity boost for Irving.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Will be on minutes restriction Friday
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Irving (knee) will be on a minutes restriction in Friday's game against the Pacers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Irving will suit up for the front end of this back-to-back set, though he'll see limited playing time. As a result, Marcus Sasser could pick up a few extra minutes. Over 24 minutes in Wednesday's season-opening loss to Houston, Irving posted 15 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Adds 15 points in loss
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Irving registered 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 loss to Houston.
Irving got his first taste of regular-season action since tearing his ACL in March 2025. The star point guard wasn't very aggressive in hunting his shot, though he didn't miss an attempt from inside the arc and finished as Dallas' fourth-leading scorer. The 34-year-old also tied for third on the team in rebounds.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Records five threes, five assists
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Irving notched 18 points (6-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 25 minutes in Friday's 135-111 preseason loss to the Hawks.
Irving showcased his perimeter shooting ability, connecting on five of his seven attempts from beyond the arc, and he also thrived as a playmaker. Even though Irving was taking it slow in the preseason, as this was his first taste of competitive action since early 2025 due to a torn ACL, he looked better than anticipated. Irving didn't play in the fourth quarter as Dallas managed his workload, but he should be good to go for the regular-season opener against the Rockets on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Available versus Atlanta
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Irving (rest) is available for Friday's preseason game against the Hawks.
Irving didn't play in Wednesday's meeting with the Pelicans but will be back on the floor for the preseason finale. The 34-year-old most recently finished with 17 points, three assists and two rebounds over 21 minutes in the 131-115 win over Houston on Sunday.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Resting Wednesday
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Irving (rest) won't play Wednesday against the Pelicans, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Irving is sitting out this exhibition Wednesday. Friday's game against the Hawks marks his last chance for a tune-up.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Scores 17 points in preseason debut
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Irving recorded 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes in Sunday's 132-115 preseason win over the Rockets.
Making his first appearances since suffering a torn ACL in March 2025, Irving led Dallas in scoring while shooting a respectable 46.2 percent from the field and knocking down two three-pointers. The veteran guard also distributed three assists without committing a turnover, demonstrating his usual composure as a ballhandler. Irving's 22-minute workload gave him a chance to build rhythm ahead of the regular season, and the goal is to have him as healthy and ready as possible for the campaign opener against the Rockets on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: To play Sunday
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Irving is scheduled to play in Sunday's preseason rematch against Houston, Kevin Gray Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
Irving's anticipated appearance would give Dallas an opportunity to evaluate its backcourt rotation alongside Cooper Flagg and the rest of the Mavericks' young core. The veteran guard's workload remains uncertain, but Sunday's contest could provide valuable preseason minutes as Dallas prepares for the 2026-27 regular season.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Won't play Friday
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Irving (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Rockets.
While Irving will miss the preseason opener in China, the veteran point guard is expected to play at some point during the exhibition schedule, with his next chance coming during Sunday's rematch against the Rockets. When Irving is cleared to suit up, he'll likely face major restrictions after a 19-month recovery from an ACL tear.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Will play in preseason
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Irving is fully cleared after a 19-month recovery from an ACL tear, and he will suit up for the Mavericks during the preseason, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
It sounds like Irving will be good to go for Friday's exhibition against the Rockets in China, although he'll likely have his minutes heavily monitored during the preseason. Irving offers first-round upside, but he's had trouble staying on the court throughout his career.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Ramping up toward return
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Irving (knee) has been playing in pickup games this offseason in an effort to ramp up toward his return to the court in 2026-27, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports.
Irving suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in March 2025 and did not play in the 2025-26 campaign. The veteran point guard has had plenty of time to recover and will enter training camp having played in pickup games this summer. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 34-year-old enter the season on a minutes restriction, though it appears likely he'll be ready to play by Opening Night. Irving appeared in 50 regular-season games in 2024-25 before suffering the knee injury, averaging 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 36.1 minutes per contest.
