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Kyrie Irving says he's ready to return without restrictions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:05 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Kyrie Irving says he's ready to return without restrictions
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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving spoke to the media on September 28, 2026, affirming he has no physical restrictions from a torn ACL in his left knee that sidelined him for 19 months. Irving described the injury as 'probably the best thing that happened to me' and expressed confidence in his ability to perform. He emphasized his readiness to compete and look forward to lacing up for his team. This marks his first media appearance since sustaining the injury on March 3, 2025.

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  • •Irving has fully recovered from a torn ACL injury.
  • •He called the injury a positive experience for him.
  • •Irving is eager to demonstrate his skills again.
  • •His return occurs ahead of the upcoming NBA season.
  • •This was his first media session since March 2025.
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