The 32-year-old doesn’t anticipate he’ll need surgery. He said he will “most likely” be available to play Wednesday in New Orleans.

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving's status for Tuesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets looks promising as Dallas aim to bounce back.

The Dallas Mavericks are playing a second straight game against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night after falling 112-101 at home on Sunday. They could be getting a major boost to the lineup for this game, though, as Kyrie Irving is nearing a return.

Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II received injury updates for the Mavericks' game on Monday against the Hornets.

The Dallas Mavericks are steadily heading towards getting healthy with each day, and Kyrie Irving's return could tip things off.

Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. Mistretta graduated college with a degree in broadcast journalism from Biola University, and he has bylines at NBA Analysis Network and RotoWire.

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been ruled out of Wednesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, who are similarly resting power forward Zion Williamson.

Jamal Murray scored 32 of his season-high 45 points in the first half and led the Denver Nuggets to a 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Kyrie Irving's status is uncertain for the Dallas Mavericks game against the Denver Nuggets on January 14, 2025, due to illness. With key players Luka Doncic and Dante Exum also out, Dallas faces significant lineup challenges.

We have a big Week 14 ahead, beginning with the annual all-day MLK Day slate on Monday and featuring four nights with at least eight games, including a 14-gamer Saturday. However, we do have fewer four-game teams than usual, but there are still some solid under-started/rostered options at each position to consider.

Kyrie Irving may have returned to the court Friday to help the Dallas Mavericks defeat top-seeded Oklahoma City, but his ongoing back injury will require rest in some instances. Irving missing Wednesday’s controversial loss to the New Orleans Pelicans was an example of him taking a night off to manage a bulging disc in his back.