According to Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison, point player Kyrie Irving is making good progress in his rehabilitation from a ruptured ACL.
The Dallas Express had reported that Irving tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in a March game against the Sacramento Kings. Irving is expected to miss a significant portion of the 2025–26 NBA season.
With “the way he attacks his rehab,” Irving is “ahead of schedule,” according to Harrison, who gave an optimistic update on his recuperation so far. He goes at least twice a day.
We would prefer that he not hurry, despite his desire to do so. Harrison further assured Dallas Hoops Journal that the player will be fine.
Irving reportedly has an outstanding nine-month recovery period and the Mavericks organization is optimistic that he will be able to return to the court in January.
Irving and Head Coach Jason Kidd have both asked for patience while Harrison asserts that he is ahead of schedule.
Irving recently discussed his recovery and told fans not to expect him to return to the court next season, explaining that he is being cautious with his rehab to ensure a full recovery.
“It doesn’t mean that I won’t be back. It’s just, I don’t want to make any predictions on when I’m going to be back. I just want to be back 150,000% better. So I’m taking my time right now to really get healthy. I’m taking my time to really get my body right, other portions of my body right, and really just enjoy this recovery process,” Irving said, as reported by DX.
Meanwhile, Kidd discussed Irving’s recovery and said the franchise fully understands that he “won’t be back until January, February, March,” once again emphasizing that this process can take longer than expected.
“I didn’t want to put a time limit on it, because I don’t want to be held to, ‘Well, you said January.’ But knowing [Kyrie], he’s going to try to come back soon,” he added, according to Dallas Hoops Journal.
Regardless of when he is available, the Mavericks will need Irving to be fully healthy to compete for an NBA Championship, as the franchise believes this team can win at the highest level in the coming years.
Dallas has undergone various changes to both the roster and coaching staff throughout this eventful offseason.
The most notable additions have come on the roster, with Dallas adding point guard D’Angelo Russell on a two-year contract while selecting forward Cooper Flagg first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Both Russell and Flagg are expected to play major roles for the Mavericks in the coming season, as the team needs players who can create shots for themselves and their teammates.
Additionally, Dallas has undergone significant changes within the coaching staff, as multiple assistant coaches have pursued other opportunities while Kidd has brought in various new coaches with championship experience
These additions should help the Mavericks compete for a championship next season. Still, the biggest factor will be whether Irving is fully recovered and ready to help the team during the postseason.
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