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Kyrie Irving reflects on ACL injury during Mavericks media day

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:42 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Kyrie Irving reflects on ACL injury during Mavericks media day

Summary

Kyrie Irving updated his recovery status from a torn ACL suffered in March 2025 during the Dallas Mavericks’ media day on September 25, 2026. Irving expressed that the injury led to significant reflection, calling it 'probably the best thing that happened' to him. As he prepares for a new season with a different coaching staff under Dusty May, Irving aims to act his age and improve as a leader for the Mavericks. He has not played an NBA game in nearly 600 days, with the regular-season opener set for October 21 against the Houston Rockets.

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•Irving suffered an ACL tear in March 2025, missing last season.
•He describes his injury as a period of reflection and growth.
•The Mavericks have a new head coach, Dusty May.
•Irving's regular-season opener is scheduled for October 21.

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5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks news: Kyrie Irving calls ACL injury the 'best thing' to happen to him

What they're saying

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With the Dallas Mavericks going through media day on Friday , star Kyrie Irving would give an update on where he’s at regarding the recovery after tering his ACL in March of 2025, leading to him missing the entirety of last season. As Irving continues his injury recovery with the Mavericks, he would give insight into the reflection period that came […] The post Mavericks news: Kyrie Irving calls ACL injury the 'best thing' to happen to him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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