Kyrie Irving, Thunder and the Mavericks

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving's potential return date after not playing vs. Pelicans
Jason Kidd said Kyrie Irving could potentially return on Friday after not playing on Wednesday against the Pelicans.
With Kyrie Irving back, the Mavericks scratch out a gritty win against the Thunder
That decision forced the Thunder to stick close to the Mavericks' role players throughout the first quarter. Once Washington scored the first five points, Irving asserted himself and drained a 3-pointer before finishing at the basket with a finger roll to give the Mavericks an early 10-0 lead.
Kyrie Irving on Thunder-Mavs: 'It's personal. It's the start of a healthy rivalry'
Kyrie Irving, returning after a one-game absence due to a back sprain, delivered a strong performance with 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists. The tension on the court was palpable, with
Mavs' Kyrie Irving Passes Kobe Bryant in NBA Record Books vs. Thunder
Irving moved into 27th in NBA history with 1,828 made three-pointers, passing LA Lakers legend and Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, someone Irving saw as a mentor and a friend. Irving w
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving aims to avoid surgery with back injury management
Kyrie Irving may have returned to the court Friday to help the Dallas Mavericks defeat top-seeded Oklahoma City, but his ongoing back injury will require rest in some instances. Irving missing Wednesday’s controversial loss to the New Orleans Pelicans was an example of him taking a night off to manage a bulging disc in his back.
Is Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving playing vs. Thunder? Latest injury update
The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Kyrie Irving did not play in the Mavericks’ 119-116 defeat against the Pelicans in New Orleans on Wednesday, but will the Mavs star return on Friday?
Will Kyrie Irving play tonight against the OKC Thunder? Latest update on the Dallas Mavericks star's injury report (January 17, 2025)
The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for a crucial game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with star guard Kyrie Irving's status uncertain due to a lumbar back sprain. Luka Doncic remains sidelined with a left calf strain,
Jason Kidd's honest admission on Kyrie Irving return in Mavericks' loss to Nuggets
Kyrie Irving may have struggled in his return to the Mavericks lineup, but Jason Kidd is simply happy that he's back on the ...
Could Kyrie Irving return soon? Mavericks eager to add ‘his gravity’ back to the lineup
Irving hasn’t played in nearly two weeks due to illness and a back injury, leaving the Luka Doncic-less Mavericks even more ...
The Associated Press – Sports on MSN13d
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving out due to bulging disk in his back, no timeline for return
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back, and ...
Fox Sports13d
Mavericks don’t have timeline yet for Kyrie Irving’s return from back injury
Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disc in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediately known. Kidd ...
CBS News13d
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving sidelined indefinitely with bulging disc in back
DALLAS (AP) – Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disc in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediately ...
Jason Kidd Makes Candid Statement After Refs Cost Mavericks Game vs. Pelicans
After losing two straight contests against the Denver Nuggets, the Dallas Mavericks had a great opportunity to bounce back as ...
Kyrie Irving passes Kobe Bryant in three-pointers
Kyrie Irving passed Kobe Bryant in three-pointers last night and is No. 27 on the all-time list. He also moved ahead of World ...
Kyrie Irving rips Nets over trade to Mavericks two years later: ‘Best trade in the business, baby!’
Nets team, saying the Mavericks didn’t just win the swap that brought him to Dallas, but got the best deal in the NBA.
Jason Kidd Calls Out Referees After Blown Call In Pelicans-Mavericks
The New Orleans Pelicans get their second win in as many nights with a 119-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Both teams played without their stars, as Luka ...