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Kyrie Irving faces setback with calf strain during ACL recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 9:49 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Kyrie Irving faces setback with calf strain during ACL recovery

Summary

Kyrie Irving, guard for the Dallas Mavericks, reported a setback in his recovery from a torn left ACL while addressing the media in Macau on October 8, 2026. He revealed that he suffered a Grade 2 calf strain in December, which prolonged his rehabilitation process by eight weeks. Irving missed the entire 2025-26 season, coinciding with the Mavericks' struggles as they finished with a 26-56 record. He is set to participate in one of the two Mavericks preseason games in China, though the exact game remains undecided based on how he feels. Irving expressed confidence in his recovery and excitement to return to the court.

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•Irving reports a Grade 2 calf strain affecting his recovery timeline.
•He missed the entire 2025-26 season due to a torn left ACL.
•Mavericks plan to play Irving in one preseason game in China.
•Irving feels confident and has no restrictions following his injury.
•The Mavericks finished last season with a 26-56 record.

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9:49 AMYahoo Sports — Kyrie Irving injury update: Calf strain, ACL recovery, China preseason

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MACAU — Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving told a large media contingent Thursday that he experienced a setback in his recovery from a torn left ACL last season. Irving said he...
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