After Monday's game, Klay Thompson spoke about Irving when he met with the media. Thompson: "It hurt, obviously with Kyrie being out for 10-12 months... We know he's going to come

Kyrie Irving broke his silence with a story on Instagram where he challenged the narrative that his minutes played a role in the injury.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced Tuesday, an injury that is likely to see him miss the rest of the season.

The Dallas Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving for the rest of the season, as the star guard tore his left ACL against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, the team announced a day later. Irving, 32 will finish the season having played in 50 games, with averages of 24.7 points (on 59.4% true shooting), 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists.

The Dallas Mavericks have a problem on their hands when it comes to Kyrie Irving, and his torn ACL makes this situation even more of a challenge.

Kyrie Irving’s latest injury could shift the entire trajectory of the Mavericks' season. With Luka already carrying a heavy load, Dallas now faces a depth and playmaking challenge. The injury also raises questions about long-term chemistry and playoff potential.

Kyrie Irving took to social media to share a video of his free throws from the game he tore his ACL, accompanied by a heartfelt message.

With many players on the injury report for Monday’s game, one could argue Kyrie Irving is the most devastating. Earlier this month, Irving tore his ACL, which not only sidelined him for Monday’s game but the remainder of the season.