Kyrie Irving is currently recovering from a torn ACL but has been reported as fully healed heading into the 2026-27 season. He tore the ACL in his left knee on March 3, 2025, and the Dallas Mavericks officially ruled him out for the entire 2025-26 season in February 2026 — the first time in his 15-year career he missed a full campaign. As of mid-2026, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Irving's rehab has gone "amazing" and that he's 100% recovered, with the Mavericks planning to have him back alongside Cooper Flagg for 2026-27. For his full return timeline and team history, see How Many Rings Does Kyrie Have?
What Happened to Kyrie Irving?
Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending ACL tear on March 3, 2025, during a Mavericks game against the Sacramento Kings, and underwent reconstruction surgery later that month. Dallas took a cautious approach to his recovery rather than rushing him back, ultimately shutting him down for the rest of the 2025-26 season in February 2026 to fully protect the rehab. He has remained engaged with the team throughout, and is now expected to be ready for the 2026-27 season opener.
What Number Is Kyrie Irving?
Kyrie Irving currently wears No. 11 for the Dallas Mavericks. He's worn number 11 for most of his career — at St. Patrick High School, with the Boston Celtics, and with the Brooklyn Nets — but wore No. 2 during his first six seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, since Cleveland had retired No. 11 for Zydrunas Ilgauskas. He briefly wore No. 2 again after being traded to Dallas in 2023, before switching back to his preferred No. 11 that summer.
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