Kyrie Irving returns to full strength ahead of Mavericks' season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Kyrie Irving has returned to full strength after recovering from an ACL tear that kept him out for the entire 2025-26 NBA season. Reports indicate that Irving has engaged with his new head coach, Dusty May, and the Mavericks' management. The nine-time All-Star, who has played just 128 games for the Mavericks since joining in 2023, aims to contribute significantly next season. Irving's comeback will pair him with Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, as the Mavericks also strengthened their roster with new acquisitions. They finished last season 12th in the Western Conference with a 26-56 record, signaling a need for improved playmaking as they aspire to reach the playoffs.
- •Kyrie Irving last played on March 3, 2025.
- •He missed the entire 2025-26 NBA season due to an ACL injury.
- •Irving has interacted with new coach Dusty May and team executives.
- •The Mavericks finished 12th in the Western Conference last season.
- •Irving's comeback provides the Mavericks a stronger shot at the playoffs.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Kyrie Irving update will excite Dallas Mavericks fans
"Kyrie Irving last played in the NBA on March 3, 2025. He has only appeared in 128 games for the Dallas Mavericks since 2023, but that will change soon. A recent update about the superstar guard’s status heading into next…
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