Kyrie Irving out for the season? A look at Mavericks star's ACL injury and recovery timeline

Mar 04, 2025 10:27 PM IST

Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving tore the ACL in his left knee during a game against Sacramento Kings. The recovery from a torn ACL typically takes 6-9 months.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving tore the ACL in his left knee during a game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. According to ESPN, the nine-time All-Star may be out for the remainder of the season. This marks a second major setback for the Mavericks, following the injury to Anthony Davis, who sustained an injury during his Dallas debut and is currently uncertain about his return date.

Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis, left, and a staff member, right, assist Kyrie Irving (11) off the court after he suffered an unknown injury in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Monday, March 3, 2025.(AP)

ACL recovery time –

According to Cleveland Clinic, recovery from a torn ACL typically takes six to nine months, with athletes often requiring 6 to 12 months to return to their previous level of sports performance.