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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Mavs’ Kyrie Irving “close to 100%” in recovery from torn ACL
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving gave an update on his recovery from a torn ACL via Twitch, saying he is now close to full strength."I am definitely close to being over at 100% in terms on my ACL recovery," Irving said. "It's been a while now. ... I'm just so grateful that I've had the time to heal and just experiment with my body more on the court."The nine-time All-Star has been sidelined since his injury March 3, 2025. During the 2024-25 c…
Kyrie Irving has an encouraging update on his status
Feb 8, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Cooper Flagg has given the Dallas Mavericks and their fans something to feel good about the team’s future. Kyrie Irving, meanwhile, also has some encouraging news on his status after missing the 2025-26 NBA season becaus…
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