Kyrie Irving (born March 23, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks. He was a seven-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA Team member before winning an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016.
Latest news on Kyrie Irving’s injury status
Injury: Foot
Status: Game Time Decision
UPDATE (Apr. 09):
Irving will miss the season finale against the Spurs on Sunday as he recovers from a right foot injury.
Irving is one of several Mavericks players who will sit out the season finale because the team is no longer in contention for the playoffs.
After being traded from the Nets in the middle of the season, the great floor general never got going in Dallas, and his future is undetermined. Irving averaged 27.0 points, 6.0 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game in 20 games with the Mavericks after the trade.
UPDATE (Apr. 07):
Kyrie Irving is expected to play against the Bulls on Friday due to a right foot injury.
Irving continues to deal with a nagging foot injury, but it isn’t expected to hold him out of Friday’s game.
With the Mavericks sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference, just outside of the Play-In, they will likely need their star guard to suit up in all of the team’s remaining games.
UPDATE (Apr. 05):
Kyrie Irving (foot) is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game against the Kings.
UPDATE (Apr. 02):
Kyrie Irving will play against the Hawks on Sunday.
UPDATE (Mar. 27):
Kyrie Irving has been helpful since his arrival in a trade last month, even if he wasn’t at his best on Sunday when they lost.
In 35 minutes of action, Irving scored 18 points (5-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), and added 4 boards, 3 assists, 1 block, and 2 steals.
The veteran guard has been dealing with a nagging foot injury and bouncing around the lineup, making it difficult for him to get his shot to fall over the last week or so.
UPDATE (Mar. 26):
Kyrie Irving will play against the Hornets on Sunday.
UPDATE (Mar. 24):
Kyrie Irving (foot) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Hornets.
Irving’s right foot pain has kept him out of action for the better part of six games.
UPDATE (Mar. 22):
Irving might not be able to play on Wednesday against Golden State because he hurt his foot.
Irving missed three games in a row because his right foot was sprained. He played in Dallas’s last two games, but his injury got worse during Monday’s loss to Memphis, so he may have to sit out again.
Update (Mar. 20):
Irving might not be able to play on Monday against Memphis because he hurt his foot.
After missing three games, Irving played against the Lakers on Friday. In 39 minutes, he scored 38 points, got six rebounds, and gave out six assists, so he didn’t seem to be limited in any way. Even though his right foot still hurts, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him play against the Grizzlies.
Update (Mar. 17):
Kyrie Irving (foot) has missed three straight games because of a sore right foot, but he was able to get in a full practice on Thursday before being listed as questionable.
The Mavs have only won six of their nine games since Kyrie joined the team.