Kyrie Irving Teases Mavericks ACL Update After All Star Break

Kyrie Irving told fans on Twitch he will "definitely" give an update on his left ACL recovery after the All-Star break. He has not played since the March 3 tear and had surgery March 26, but DallasHoopsJournal reports he has "advanced steadily," doing competitive one-on-one work and moving "fluidly" with explosiveness. Coach Jason Kidd said Irving will not return to practice until at least after the break and offered no firm timetable. The Mavericks sit 19-35 and 12th in the West. Merlin senses progress but not certainty. The physical signs are promising and suggest a late-season return is realistic, yet the team’s struggles and caution around a star’s ACL mean Dallas will prioritize a careful ramp-up. If Irving returns healthy, he reshapes Dallas instantly; if rushed, the risk cuts both ways.