Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels reacted to Kyrie Irving wanting to play for Australia in the next Summer Olympics.

Kyrie Irving broke his silence with a story on Instagram where he challenged the narrative that his minutes played a role in the injury.

The Dallas Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving for the rest of the season, as the star guard tore his left ACL against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, the team announced a day later. Irving, 32 will finish the season having played in 50 games, with averages of 24.7 points (on 59.4% true shooting), 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists.

Kyrie Irving took to social media to share a video of his free throws from the game he tore his ACL, accompanied by a heartfelt message.

After Kyrie Irving went down with a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee Monday, a theory quickly surfaced that increased minutes led to the incident. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported the severity of Irving's injury Tuesday,

Unfortunately, Irving lost his balance and landed awkwardly. After hitting his free throws, the former Duke point guard left the game, never to return. Turns out, Irving suffered a torn ACL, ending his year and putting his 2025-26 season at risk.

The Dallas Mavericks have a problem on their hands when it comes to Kyrie Irving, and his torn ACL makes this situation even more of a challenge.

Kyrie Irving’s latest injury could shift the entire trajectory of the Mavericks' season. With Luka already carrying a heavy load, Dallas now faces a depth and playmaking challenge. The injury also raises questions about long-term chemistry and playoff potential.