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Kyrie Irving Nearing Full Recovery From ACL Tear, Mavericks Star Says

Irving said he is nearly 100% recovered after more than a year of rehab, and he still has no return date.

  • On Friday, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving announced during a livestream that he is "close to being over at 100%" in his ACL recovery after more than a year of rehabilitation.
  • Irving suffered the torn left ACL on March 3, 2025, during a loss to the Sacramento Kings, forcing him to miss the entire 2025-26 season.
  • General manager Mike Schmitz told reporters Thursday that Irving has been "almost daily around the facility," describing his recovery approach as "incredibly impressive."
  • Mavericks president Masai Ujiri confirmed discussions regarding Irving's "fit" alongside rookie Cooper Flagg, noting a "huge curiosity" about how the pair will perform together.
  • Irving's future remains uncertain as the Mavericks evaluate long-term goals, with the 34-year-old holding one guaranteed season on his contract plus a player option for 2027-28.
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Bleacherreport broke the news in United States on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
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