DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the NBA season as he recovers from ACL reconstruction surgery.
The team announced the news on Wednesday morning, saying that Irving will remain “actively engaged with the team through the remainder of the season.”
Irving tore the ACL in his left knee during a game in March 2025 and had surgery to repair the torn ligament that same month. He hasn’t played this season. The team says Irving has made “steady progress” in his rehabilitation.
“This decision wasn’t easy, but it’s the right one,” Irving said in a statement. “I am grateful for the Mavericks organization, my teammates and our fans for their continued support throughout the process. I am looking forward to coming back stronger next season.”
This news comes after the Mavericks traded the oft-injured All-Star Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards along with Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum in an eight-player trade.
The Mavericks are currently 19-35 this season and are on a nine-game losing streak. The team’s next game will see them travel to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves on Friday at 6:30 p.m.