Mavericks star Irving expected to miss one to two weeks due to back disc herniation

According to ESPN reporters Shams Charania and Tim McMahon, Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks due to a herniated disc in his back.

Irving, 32, has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets, and joined the Dallas Mavericks in February 2023. He still maintains an All-Star performance this season, averaging 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists, shooting 49.0% and a career-high 44.1% from three-point range.

However, Irving was ruled out of the game against the Cavaliers last Friday due to illness. The Mavericks lost to the Grizzlies 104-119 on the road today, and he was unable to travel with the team due to a back sprain. According to sources, Irving is currently staying at Dallas is undergoing further evaluation. The team is optimistic about the treatment effect in the next few days and hopes to determine Irving's return time as soon as possible.

The Mavericks are 20-15 this season but have lost five of their last six games. They are winless (0-4) without Irving and Doncic, who has been out since Christmas. He has been absent since he strained his left calf in the battle.