Almost all ACL tears require surgery to repair the ligament, meaning Irving will likely undergo surgery before determining the next steps. He suffered the injury with 20 games remaining in the 2024-25 regular season and roughly seven months before the team reconvenes for training camp ahead of the 2025-26 season.

After Kyrie Irving went down with a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee Monday, a theory quickly surfaced that increased minutes led to the incident. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported the severity of Irving's injury Tuesday,

Irving’s injury occurred when his left knee buckled back while passing through two Kings defenders, causing him to lose balance and fall hard. After staying on the ground for several minutes, he was assisted to the line, drained both free throws and then left the court to a standing ovation.

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.

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.

A nightmarish season for the Dallas Mavericks somehow found a new rock-bottom on Monday night, as Kyrie Irving left the team's blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings with what was later revealed to be a torn ACL in his left knee. Irving is obviously done for the year, and his status for the start of next season is very much up in the air.

Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks suffered a season-ending ACL injury during a game against the Sacramento Kings. Despite the pain, he managed to m

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.

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.