Kyrie Irving shares ACL update (Image via NBA)

As he continues to recuperate from knee surgery in March, Kyrie Irving, a standout for the Dallas Mavericks, will miss the rest of the season, his agent informed ESPN’s Shams Charania. Irving hasn’t played this season since undergoing surgery in March to repair a ruptured left ACL. Anticipated to return for the 2026–2027 season is the nine-time All-Star. Considering that the Mavs are in full tank mode, it is hardly a major surprise. However, the 33-year-old will not play this season as he continues to recover from the ACL tear he sustained in March, according to a press release from the organization.

Kyrie Irving shares emotional message as Mavericks star confirms season-ending recovery decision

Officially, Kyrie Irving will miss the season. Shetellia Riley Irving, his agent, informed Charania: “This is about Kyrie being 1,000% when he comes back and giving himself the best chance to chase a championship next season,” Irving said in that release:“This decision wasn’t easy, but it’s the right one.. I am grateful for the Mavericks organization, my teammates and our fans for their continued support throughout the process. I am looking forward to coming back stronger next season. The belief and drive I have inside only grows…”He continued:“And I wanted to send a huge shoutout to ALL of my brothers and sisters out there who’ve torn their ACL or gotten injured doing what they love to do every day. THANK YOU for the inspiration. No fear!”

Mavericks struggle without Kyrie Irving as Dallas shifts focus toward rebuilding phase

The 33-year-old Irving also missed the last 20 games of the previous campaign due to a knee injury. Since the 15-year veteran joined the team in the 2022–2023 season, the Mavericks are 75–53 when Irving is in the lineup. On the other hand, they are only 42-75 when Irving is not present.The Mavericks have a 19-35 record going into the post-All-Star break stretch of their schedule, which puts them fourth in the Southwest Division. Dallas announced its plan to rebuild earlier this month with the trade of Anthony Davis, who was sold to the Washington Wizards in a nine-player blockbuster.