Kyrie Irving Out Indefinitely for Mavericks with Lumbar Back Sprain
Kyrie Irving is dealing with a lumbar back sprain and will not be playing for the Dallas Mavericks. He is expected to be out for at least 1-2 weeks. This injury started on January 6, 2025, and it has been confirmed that he will miss upcoming games.
What It Means
This injury means Kyrie Irving will miss time on the court, impacting the Mavericks’ performance. He has been averaging 24.3 points per game this season. His shooting accuracy is notable with a field goal percentage of 49% and a three-point percentage of 44.1%.
The team may need to rely on Spencer Dinwiddie as the primary point guard in Irving’s absence. Dinwiddie averages 9.1 points per game and plays around 22.7 minutes per game. Jazian Gortman might also see more playtime, though he averages only 1.6 points in limited minutes.
