Kyrie Irving has backed off from saying he’s been down all season
After still rehabilitating from an ACL injury last season, many expected Kyrie Irving to return on the floor about this time. He appears to have put the brakes on his return for this season, and recently announced that he will sit out the entire year.
Irving wrote a statement on the decision, according to Joey Mistretta of Clutch Points.
“This decision was not easy, but it is the right one. I am grateful to the Mavericks organization, my teammates and our fans for their continued support throughout the process,” Irving wrote. “I’m looking forward to coming back stronger next season. The belief and drive I have in me is only growing.
“And I wanted to send a big shout out to ALL my brothers and sisters who have torn their ACL or hurt themselves doing what they love to do every day. THANKS for the inspiration. No fear!”
More on this story to come.
2026-02-18 15:08:00
