Dallas Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ACL in his left knee.
NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the procedure was performed by Dr. Riley J. Williams at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. The injury, sustained during Monday’s game, will sideline Irving for the remainder of the season.
The Mavericks (35-38) have struggled since losing their star guard, falling to 11th place in the Western Conference standings. Irving had been a key contributor, averaging 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists while shooting 40.1% from three-point range.
Before the injury, Irving was expected to decline his $43.96 million player option for the 2025-26 season and enter free agency, with a long-term deal in Dallas as the likely outcome. Now, his options include opting into the final year of his contract and negotiating a four-year extension worth up to $266.7 million or declining the option for a new five-year contract valued at $313.9 million.
The Mavericks acquired Irving at the 2023 trade deadline and later signed him to a three-year, $126 million contract. His latest injury raises questions about both his future with the team and his recovery timeline as he approaches his 33rd birthday.
Dallas will now have to navigate the remainder of the season without one of its top playmakers while Irving focuses on rehabilitation and his next career move.
