Mavericks star Kyrie Irving plans a post-All-Star break update on his season, crucial for Dallas' immediate future and long-term direction.
Kyrie Irving says an answer on his season is coming soon. The Dallas Mavericks guard revealed during a Twitch livestream Saturday that he plans to provide a public update on his recovery and playing availability immediately following the All-Star break, setting a timeline for a decision that has loomed over the franchise for months.
“I’ll give you guys an update after the All-Star break,” Irving said. “Whether it’s this year or next year, it doesn’t really matter. I’ll speak when the time is right.”
Irving has not appeared in a game this season after suffering a torn ACL last March. While he is believed to be in the final stages of rehabilitation, multiple reports have indicated he is not expected to return this year, even if medically cleared.
Dallas enters the break with a 19-35 record, sitting 12th in the Western Conference and seven games behind the final Play-In Tournament position. With the standings tightening and losses mounting, projections around the league increasingly point toward a developmental finish rather than a postseason push.
Irving acknowledged the complexity of working back from a significant knee injury, describing the process as equally mental and physical.
“It’s not easy. It’s not easy to come back from any injury, but you gotta be mentally, spiritually, physically ready,” Irving said. “And the frustrating portion has been not being able to push myself to that brink, where you’re just dog tired.”
Before the injury, Irving remained one of the Mavericks’ most consistent offensive forces. In the 2024-25 season, the nine-time All-Star appeared in 50 games, averaging 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 36.1 minutes per contest.
He shot 47.3% from the field and 40.1% from 3-point range while converting 91.6% of his free throws, finishing with a 59.4% true shooting percentage. Over 1,804 minutes, Irving totaled 1,234 points, 240 rebounds and 231 assists and posted a plus-124 rating.
His absence this season has reshaped Dallas’ offensive identity, particularly in late-game situations where his shot creation and ball-handling have historically steadied the team.
The impending update now carries organizational significance. A decision to remain sidelined would formalize what has increasingly felt inevitable — a transition toward positioning for the future. A surprise return, even limited, would alter the tenor of the season’s final stretch.
For now, Irving has drawn a clear line on timing. After the All-Star break, the Mavericks — and the league — will finally know which direction his season is headed.