Kyrie Irving is ramping up his injury return, practicing 1-on-1 and against dummy defenses as the Mavericks await his comeback.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is "ramping up to return to practice" amid his recovery from the torn left ACL that has sidelined him since last March, ESPN's Tim MacMahon said Thursday on NBA on EASPN's Howdy Partners.

Kyrie Irving is nearing a return from his ACL injury, with Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd offering their clearest update yet. The post Mavericks Provide Unexpected Kyrie Irving Injury Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.

LAST SEASON: 39-43, lost in West play-in tournament to Memphis with No. 8 seed at stake. COACH: Jason Kidd (5th season with Mavericks, 179-149; 10th season overall, 362-339). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. San Antonio. DEPARTURES: G Spencer Dinwiddie, F ...

Irving tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a home game against the Sacramento Kings on March 3 and missed the rest of last season. The Mavs went into Thursday’s home game against the Golden State Warriors 12 th in the Western Conference with an 18-26 record and winners in four of their previous five games.

Kyrie Irving has been sidelined this season as he’s recovering from an injury. But the nine-time NBA All-Star is still making moves off the court. On Feb. 7, Irving will have a shoe released, honoring Kobe Bryant.

Draymond Green says Kyrie Irving owns Cleveland more than Donovan Mitchell because of his 2016 title, responding to rookie Jaylon Tyson's claim.