DALLAS — Kyrie Irving was asked about potential retirement in the future during Dallas Mavericks ' Media Day on Monday. The Mavs star shared an honest response, admitting that “it comes to my mind more often than you think.” However, Irving later added that he is still a “few years away” from seriously considering leaving the game.

Irving is currently recovering from ACL surgery . He does not have an official return date, but many reports have suggested he will return in early 2026. Videos of Irving taking basketball shots have surfaced in recent weeks, leading some to believe he is ahead of schedule. However, both Irving and head coach Jason Kidd confirmed that Irving is on schedule — as opposed to being ahead of schedule.

In fact, Kidd even called out “bad reporting” in resp

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