Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has been out since March after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee. Irving is on the road to recovery, and a senior NBA insider dropped a massive update on his possible return. The Mavericks need a boost, as they struggle to a 4-10 record to start the season. Speaking on ESPN’s “NBA Today,” Marc J. Spears shared the latest on Irving’s recovery from his knee injury. Spears gave a glimmer of hope for Mavs fans, saying that the one-time NBA champion could return by January, though nothing is certain. “Kyrie’s looking good, he’s ahead of schedule,” Spears said, according to Bleacher Report. “He’s working out with the purpose of playing this season. Optimistic-wise, probably around late January, All-Star break. Someone close to him told me that if it was the playoffs, he could play right now.” 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) Unlock Free tips from our Experts Get Picks Now Marc J. Spears added that if Kyrie Irving gets cleared in late January, it’s not going to be an instant return for him. Irving is expected to consult with his people and the Dallas Mavericks’ medical team about whether it’s worth it for him to suit up if the team isn’t making the playoffs. The Mavs are off to a rough start to the season, especially with Anthony Davis already dealing with a strained calf. Davis has only played five of the 14 games this season and hasn’t been cleared to return. Cooper Flagg has had his ups and downs as a rookie, while Klay Thompson couldn’t get out of his cold slump. The only positive was the firing of general manager Nico Harrison, at least for the fans who wanted him gone for trading Luka Doncic. Mavericks waiting to see how they perform with a healthy Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis After the Dallas Mavericks fired Nico Harrison, there were calls to start rebuilding around Cooper Flagg and trade the veterans to recoup as many assets as possible. However, Grant Liffmann of NBA on NBC reported last week that the Mavericks are “standing pat” following Harrison’s exit. The franchise is going to observe how the team will perform if they have a healthy Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. While it’s a good outlook on paper, Irving is recovering from a serious injury, no matter how fantastic he looks at workouts. Davis, on the other hand, is not the most durable player. AD has only played 14 regular-season games for the Mavs, which is unacceptable, considering he was the main piece the team got for Luka Doncic.
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“He Could Play Right Now”: Senior NBA Insider Drops Massive Kyrie Irving Injury Update Amid Mavericks’ Struggles
