Tag: Kyrie Irving

Season-ending knee surgery rules Exum out for entire Mavericks campaign

Dante Exum
November 2025

Dallas guard Dante Exum will miss the entire season after complications from an offseason procedure forced him to undergo season-ending surgery on his right knee, ending hopes he could stabilise the Mavericks’ backcourt while Kyrie Irving continues his long recovery from a serious knee injury. Exum, a former fifth overall pick, had re-signed on a one-year deal after injuries limited him to 55 and then 20 games in his first two Dallas seasons, and now faces another long rehabilitation stint with career averages of 6.2 points and 2.3 assists across his NBA stops.

Illness sidelines Cooper Flagg for first time in rookie campaign

Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks)
November 2025

Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg missed his first NBA game due to illness, sitting out the narrow 113-111 loss to the New York Knicks after a demanding start to the season in which he has been thrust into primary playmaking duties. The top pick is averaging 15.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 34 minutes while adapting to a de facto point guard role with Kyrie Irving out until at least December, and his enforced rest comes as Dallas juggle heavy minutes and ongoing uncertainty over Anthony Davis’ calf return.

Mavericks extend Jason Kidd to anchor Cooper Flagg era

Jason Kidd (Dallas Mavericks)
October 2025

Dallas signed Kidd to a multiyear extension after fending off Knicks interest and stabilising the bench through roster turbulence. The franchise pivots to a youth centric core led by top pick Cooper Flagg.
Continuity is the priority after a volatile cycle. With Kyrie Irving returning from injury and depth upgraded, Dallas backs Kidd’s defensive structure and development track to re enter contention around their new cornerstone.

Mavericks Encouraged by Kyrie Irving Recovery

Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks)
September 2025

Dallas Mavericks received positive news as Kyrie Irving is reportedly “ahead of schedule” in his recovery from an ACL tear. Irving vowed not to rush back but could return in the second half of the season, boosting Dallas’ title hopes. Irving continues cautious rehab, training six days a week to ensure full fitness. With D’Angelo Russell filling in as starting guard, Dallas is patient but hopeful. Management believes Irving’s eventual return could transform a roster already stacked with talent into true championship contenders.

Mark Cuban Explains Risky Kyrie Irving Trade That Paid Off for Dallas

Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks)
September 2025

Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reflected on his decision to trade for Kyrie Irving in 2023, admitting players—not executives—convinced him. Irving’s talent was doubted due to past controversies, but Cuban trusted locker room voices, a gamble that ultimately reshaped Dallas’ fortunes.
Cuban said every player he consulted “loved Kyrie,” despite his toxic reputation in Boston and Brooklyn. Irving proved pivotal, thriving alongside Luka Doncic before the latter’s departure. His All-Star play silenced critics, stabilizing Dallas’ locker room and justifying Cuban’s faith as one of his last big moves.

Kyrie Irving Commits to Mavericks With Three-Year Extension

Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks)
June 2025

Kyrie Irving is signing a new three-year, $119M deal with Dallas after declining his $43M player option. The contract includes a player option for 2027–28 and keeps Irving as the cornerstone alongside Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg.
Despite an ACL injury, Dallas doubled down on Irving post-Doncic trade, valuing his leadership and locker-room presence. Irving aims to return midseason and help steer the Mavs toward another Finals run in a now Davis-led roster.

Kyrie Irving Eyes January 2026 Return

Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks)
Torn ACL on March 3, surgery on March 26, return expected by January 2026

Successful surgery completed. Team optimistic he can return for much of the 2025-26 season.
Dallas plans to restructure his $43M player option into a new 3-year deal aligned with Anthony Davis and GM Nico Harrison.

Kyrie Irving Undergoes Successful ACL Surgery as Mavs Battle Injury Crisis

Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks)
Surgery on Wednesday, 27 March 2025

Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery to repair his torn left ACL in New York. There was no additional ligament or meniscus damage, and recovery now begins.
The surgery, performed by Dr. Riley J. Williams, comes as a major blow to the Mavericks’ playoff hopes. Irving had been the team’s best player before the injury, averaging 24.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG, and 4.6 APG while posting elite shooting splits (40% 3PT, 90% FT). Since the ACL tear, Dallas has gone 3-8 and dropped to 35-38, barely hanging onto a Play-In spot. His absence has compounded a wave of injuries: Anthony Davis recently returned after a six-week layoff, while Daniel Gafford, Dante Exum, and Caleb Martin remain sidelined. Irving holds a $43.9M player option for 2025-26.

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