Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving Ruled Out for Remainder of Season

The nine-time All-Star will miss the rest of the 2025-26 NBA season to recover from ACL surgery.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season to recover from ACL surgery, the team announced on Wednesday. Irving, who has not played this season, sustained a torn ACL in his left knee on March 3 and underwent reconstruction surgery on March 26.

Why it matters

Irving's absence is a significant blow to the struggling Mavericks, who currently sit in 12th place in the Western Conference. The team will have to find a way to compete without their star player for the rest of the season.

The details

Irving, a nine-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA selection, averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game over 50 appearances in the 2024-25 season. The Mavericks said Irving will remain 'actively engaged with the team' during his recovery.

  • On March 3, Irving sustained a torn ACL in his left knee.
  • On March 26, Irving underwent ACL reconstruction surgery.

The players

Kyrie Irving

A nine-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA selection, Irving is a star guard for the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks

An NBA team based in Dallas, Texas that currently sits in 12th place in the Western Conference.

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What they’re saying

“This decision wasn't easy, but it's the right one. I am grateful for the Mavericks organization, my teammates and our fans for their continued support throughout the process. I am looking forward to coming back stronger next season. The belief and drive I have inside only grows.”

— Kyrie Irving (UPI)

“And I wanted to send a huge shoutout to all of my brothers and sisters out there who've torn their ACL or gotten injured doing what they love to do every day. Thank you for the inspiration. No fear!”

— Kyrie Irving (UPI)

What’s next

The Mavericks will look to snap a nine-game losing streak when they take on the sixth-place Minnesota Timberwolves at 7:30 p.m. EST on Friday in Minneapolis.

The takeaway

Kyrie Irving's season-ending injury is a major setback for the struggling Mavericks, who will have to find a way to compete without their star player for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season.