Michael Porter Jr. praises Kyrie Irving's recovery progress after ACL injury

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Michael Porter Jr. praises Kyrie Irving's recovery progress after ACL injury
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Michael Porter Jr. shared his impressions of Kyrie Irving's recovery from ACL surgery after practicing together. Porter described Irving's performance as impressive, noting his agility and skill on the court despite the recent surgery. Irving suffered a torn ACL in March 2025, missing the entire 2025-26 season, but is reportedly nearing full recovery and eager to return for the upcoming season. Shams Charania also provided a positive update, indicating that Irving's rehab has gone well, suggesting he could be ready for the start of the next season.

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  • Michael Porter Jr. practiced with Kyrie Irving and praised his recovery progress.
  • Irving sustained a torn ACL on March 3, 2025.
  • He missed the entirety of the 2025-26 NBA season due to the injury.
  • Current updates suggest Irving is close to a full recovery for next season.
  • Shams Charania indicated Irving's rehab has progressed well throughout the offseason.
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  • 8:09 PMYahoo SportsMichael Porter Jr. reacts to Kyrie Irving's 'nutty' floor work after ACL surgery
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Michael Porter Jr. hyped up Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving’s insane recovery after his ACL injury.

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