Mavs' Kyrie Irving Says Torn ACL Rehab 'Going Really Well' After Season-Ending Injury
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving provided an update on his recovery from a torn left ACL that ended his 2024-25 season.
On Friday, Irving revealed that his rehab is "going really well" in a post on X.
The nine-time All-Star sustained the injury in the first quarter of Dallas' 122-98 defeat at the hands of the Sacramento Kings on March 3 and eventually underwent surgery to repair his ACL on March 26.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported that there is "optimism" that Irving will be able to suit up again around Jan. 2026.
The veteran point guard will be returning to a Mavericks roster that'll look vastly different compared to the start of the 2024-25 season, as the front office made the surprising decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a package centered around Anthony Davis on Feb. 2.
Irving and Davis only shared the floor in one game following the trade as both players dealt with injuries, combining to score 39 points in a 116-105 win over the Houston Rockets on Feb. 8.
The Mavericks finished the season with a 39-43 record before they were eliminated in the play-in tournament.
Irving's future with the team isn't guaranteed, as he owns a $43.9 million player option for his 2025-26 campaign.
Still, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison told reporters that "we fully expect to have Kyrie back with us next year" and there's also belief around the league that he'll stay with the organization.
Irving averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game on 47.3/40.1/91.6 shooting splits in 50 appearances during the 2024-25 season.
