Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Suffers Fractured Left Hand, Undergoes Surgery
The Dallas Mavericks announced on Tuesday that star player Kyrie Irving suffered a fractured left hand while training and required surgery. The team did not provide further details on the injury or Irving’s timeline to return.
According to the team’s statement, Irving sustained the injury earlier this month while training. Further medical updates on his status will be provided as appropriate.
The Mavericks’ season ended on June 17 with a Game 5 loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. The schedule for the upcoming season has not been released, with training camp typically starting in early October and the regular season a few weeks later. The team did not provide clarity on whether Irving is expected back in time to start the regular season.
Irving, an eight-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA selection, played alongside MVP finalist Luka Don
ić to lead the Mavericks to their first Finals appearance since their 2011 NBA title. In his first full season in Dallas, Irving averaged 25.6 points, 5.2 assists, five rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 58 regular-season games, shooting 49.7% from the field and 41.1% from 3-point distance.
The injury is a setback for the Mavericks, who will need to rely on other players to fill the void left by Irving’s absence. The team will provide updates on his status as more information becomes available.
