The Dallas Mavericks have prepared for the upcoming season as best as they can after a 2024–25 NBA campaign to forget, largely due to front-office issues. However, their biggest concern heading into this year is the health of their star guard, Kyrie Irving, who remains sidelined and has not provided a clear statement on his return.
Irving is undoubtedly an integral part of the Mavericks’ rotation. Given how valuable he has been for them, his absence is expected to have a major impact on their performance. While there were early hopes for a quicker comeback—especially after recent training videos offered positive signs—the guard himself recently addressed his recovery timeline.
“There’s no timetable for when I’m coming back,” Irving said during a recent livestream. “So please don’t ask me