Dallas signed D'Angelo Russell to be a stop-gap for Irving until he returns. Russell will need to bounce back from a disappointing 2024-25 season, but he'll be flanked by a talented roster featuring Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, Cooper Flagg, and more.

General manager Nico Harrison may boost the spirits of Dallas Mavericks fans with his remarks about Kyrie Irving, but it's important to trust the process.

Harrison then reiterated that the team doesn’t want Irving to rush back onto the court. While Irving’s out, key players like D’Angelo Russell (who attended Monday’s Mavericks-Hornets summer league game) will be expected to step up and run the offense.

Dallas Mavericks fans are preparing to be without Kyrie Irving for a long time. Recovery from a torn ACL always takes a while, no matter how hard a player fights to get healthy. Speaking with Dallas Hoops Journal,

Former Dallas Mavericks governor Mark Cuban expects Kyrie Irving to return and play for the team during the 2025-26 season.

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison offered an encouraging update on Kyrie Irving’s recovery from a torn ACL, noting that the All-Star guard exceeded expectations in his rehab process.

After Nico Harrison gave an important Kyrie Irving injury update that detailed his possible timetable for return, Dallas Mavericks fans can't hold their breath on Irving returning sooner rather than later after tearing his ACL.