Kyrie Irving returns from 5-game absence

Kyrie Irving returns from 5-game absence; Dereck Lively II exits with ankle injury
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, who has been sidelined since Jan. 1 with a back injury, returned to action in Tuesday’s home game against the Denver Nuggets. Irving finished with 11 points (on 4-for-18 shooting), four rebounds, two assists and four steals in Dallas’ 118-99 loss.
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving returns in loss vs. Nuggets after 5-game absence due to back injury
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.
Kyrie Irving struggles in Mavs return, confirms bulging disk
Mavs star Kyrie Irving confirmed after Tuesday night's loss that he was diagnosed with a bulging disk in his lower back and would have to continue managing the injury.
Kyrie Irving discusses his back injury and prognosis: ‘Just gotta be smart and manage it’
Kyrie Irving returned to the court on Tuesday night, eight days after it was reported that he could miss up to two weeks with a bulging disc in his back. Just because Irving returned relatively quickly doesn’t mean his back is completely fine or anything close to a guarantee that he’ll be pain- and concern-free the rest of this season,
Kyrie Irving's Injury Status For Pelicans vs Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks travel to New Orleans and face the Pelicans on Wednesday evening. Dallas is playing on the second night of a back-to-back after a 118-99 lo
Is Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving playing vs. Pelicans? Latest injury update
The Dallas Mavericks are set to play the New Orleans Pelicans on the road in the second of a back-to-back on Wednesday night. They were defeated 118-99 by the Denver Nuggets at home on Tuesday night.
Mavs star Kyrie Irving discusses back injury following return to lineup
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving returned to the court on Tuesday after missing five games due to a bulging disc in his back.
Mavs’ Kyrie Irving, ANTA release signature shoe, will be worn by current, former teammates
Irving’s former teammates Caris LeVert and Derrick Jones Jr. will wear the new ANTA KAI 1 shoe, as will Dallas center Daniel ...
New Kyrie Irving Injury Update for Nuggets-Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has missed the last five games due to a lumbar back strain. The eight-time NBA All-Star has appeared in 30 games this season, ...
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Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving out due to bulging disk in his back, no timeline for return
Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving (11) is defended by Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.
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Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving to Miss Extended Time Due to Significant New Injury
The Dallas Mavericks will be without star guard Kyrie Irving for the next few weeks. Irving suffered a bulging disc in his back and will miss at least one to two weeks. However, there is ...