The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the 2025–26 NBA season by making some bold moves.
Dallas fans have reason to be optimistic with the team’s first-round selection of Cooper Flagg and free agency signing of Anthony Davis.
It appears that the defense is the team’s strongest point. However, when will Kyrie Irving be back? That is the big question.
Mark Cuban speaks on Kyrie Irving’s injury return timeline
Former Dallas Mavericks governor Mark Cuban made a public statement about Kyrie Irving’s recovery. This came during an interview on The Ticket radio show in Dallas on July 12. When asked directly if he believed Irving would be ready to play this season, Cuban said, “Yeah, I do. He’s gonna be careful, but it’s Kyrie, man. He lives to ball.”
Kyrie Irving tore his ACL early in March 2025. The injury occurred only weeks after Luka Doncic was dealt to the New York Knicks in mid-February.
The injury to Irving startled Mavericks already struggling season and created more issues. Irving has kept silent about his possible return since that day.
He has not provided an exact timeline, and fans have been left to guess
Cuban, who was still part of the team leadership when Irving arrived in Dallas at the 2023 trade deadline, still shows confidence in the star guard. His comment suggests that Irving may not miss much of the coming season. But there is still no official confirmation from either the player or the team.
Why Kyrie Irving’s return is critical for the Dallas Mavericks’ 2025 hopes
Kyrie Irving is the main leader for Dallas. After Luka Doncic walked, Irving took more responsibility. Kyrie Irving helped the Mavericks in the NBA Finals in 2024. He and Luca Doncic were a strong pair and played really well together.
Now, Luka is gone. The team has added Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis, these two will help a lot on defense. But on offense, the team still needs Kyrie.
He’s the one who makes things happen. He scores, sets up plays, and controls the game. If he’s not playing, the Mavericks could have a tough start to the season.
Training camp starts in early September 2025. But the team doctors haven’t said anything yet about how Kyrie is doing.
The first concrete indication that Irving’s comeback this season is possible was Cuban’s statement.
As we approach the season opening in late October 2025, the Dallas Mavericks are likely to provide more updates.
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