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The Dallas Mavericks received a major boost ahead of the 2026-27 season after Kyrie Irving revealed that he is nearing full recovery from the torn ACL that sidelined him for more than a year . Speaking during a Twitch livestream on Friday, Irving shared an encouraging update on his rehabilitation.
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He stated that he is "definitely close to being over at 100%" in terms of his ACL recovery. The veteran guard is now more than 14 months removed from the injury he suffered on March 3, 2025. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to fully heal while pushing himself in the gym and on the court.
Irving also acknowledged that the lengthy recovery process gave his body a rare chance to recover from the wear and tear of a career that began in 2011. His possible return comes at a pivotal time for the Mavericks. They are undergoing significant change following the departures of former general manager Nico Harrison and head coach Jason Kidd. New general manager Mike Schmitz recently praised Irving's commitment throughout rehab. Schmitz highlighting irving's leadership around the facility and his willingness to mentor franchise cornerstone Cooper Flagg.
The prospect of finally seeing Irving and Flagg share the floor is one of the most intriguing storylines entering next season. That's especially true after their on-court partnership was delayed by injury. Training camp is still months away. However, Irving could be on track to participate fully when preparations begin.
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Irving's impact during the 2025-26 season was felt primarily from the sidelines. The eight-time All-Star missed the entire campaign while recovering from his ACL injury. It marked the first full-season absence of his NBA career. Without his offensive creativity and late-game shot-making, Dallas struggled to a 26-56 record and a 12th-place finish in the Western Conference.
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