Kyrie Irving set to return for Mavericks against Rockets in China
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 6:03 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Kyrie Irving is cleared to return to action for the Dallas Mavericks as they prepare for the NBA China Games against the Houston Rockets on Friday morning. This marks his first game since suffering a torn ACL over a year ago. Mavericks coach Dusty May has expressed optimism regarding Irving's performance in camp, indicating he could play in one of the two games in China. Irving aims to build chemistry with a revamped roster, including Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington, as he returns to the court following his long absence.
- •Irving missed the entire 2025-26 season due to injury.
- •May has not confirmed Irving's minutes for the China Games.
- •Irving last played on March 3, 2025, before his injury.
- •He practiced with the team since camp opened on September 26.
- •Teammate Max Christie praised the opportunity to play with Irving.
- 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — Kyrie Irving reveals an extra injury setback during ACL rehab before he ends 19-month NBA absence
- 5:17 AMYahoo Sports — Kyrie Irving’s first NBA game for Mavericks back from injury gets major hint
"Kyrie Irving is cleared to return to NBA action for the Dallas Mavericks more than a year after suffering a torn ACL . The veteran guard has no restrictions ahead of the NBA China Games 2026, Mavericks coach Dusty May has been encouraged by what he has seen from Irving in his first camp with the team. He recently dropped a major hint that he could […] The post Kyrie Irving’s first NBA game for Mavericks back from injury gets major hint appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Dallas Mavericks guard will play in one of the two games against the Houston Rockets as part of the NBA Global Games in Macau, ending a 19-month absence from the court. Irving’s last game of NBA basketball came on February 18, 2025, as he tore his ACL after carrying a huge minutes load for a playoff-contending Mavericks after they traded Luka Doncic away.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 6:03 AMKyrie Irving reveals an extra injury setback during ACL rehab before he ends 19-month NBA absence
Dallas Mavericks guard will play in one of the two games against the Houston Rockets as part of the NBA Global Games in Macau, ending a 19-month absence from the court. Irving’s last game of NBA basketball came on February 18, 2025, as he tore his ACL after carrying a huge minutes load for a playoff-contending Mavericks after they traded Luka Doncic away.
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 5:17 AMKyrie Irving’s first NBA game for Mavericks back from injury gets major hint
Kyrie Irving is cleared to return to NBA action for the Dallas Mavericks more than a year after suffering a torn ACL . The veteran guard has no restrictions ahead of the NBA China Games 2026, Mavericks coach Dusty May has been encouraged by what he has seen from Irving in his first camp with the team. He recently dropped a major hint that he could […] The post Kyrie Irving’s first NBA game for Mavericks back from injury gets major hint appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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