Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Out for Season with ACL Injury

Dallas Star Suffers Major Blow Amid Playoff Push

Kyrie Irving’s season is over. The Dallas Mavericks’ nine-time NBA All-Star has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, ruling him out for the rest of the 2023-24 campaign.

Key Injury Details

Injury occurred during Monday’s 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings
Irving still managed to hit two free throws before exiting
The 32-year-old played 50 of Dallas’ 62 games this season

Mavericks’ official statement:
“Kai, you are resilient. Excellence, leadership, and dedication is who you are. We know you’ll come back stronger than ever.”

Mavs Face Uphill Battle Without Irving

Dallas currently sits 10th in the Western Conference
Playoff hopes take a hit as injuries pile up
Irving averaged 24.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 4.6 APG this season

Dallas is already without Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, and Caleb Martin—making their postseason push even tougher.

NBA’s Latest Injury Crisis

Irving is the third high-profile NBA player ruled out in recent weeks:
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) – Deep vein thrombosis (shoulder)
Joel Embiid (76ers) – Season-ending knee injury

Mavericks’ reserve guard Jaden Hardy also suffered a right ankle injury on Monday, adding to Dallas’ woes.

What’s Next for the Mavericks?

Can Dallas stay in the playoff race without their star guard?