Kyrie Irving's injury is a hammer blow for Mavericks

Will Kyrie Irving play against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight? Latest update on the Dallas Mavericks star's injury report (January 7, 2025)
The Los Angeles Lakers face the Dallas Mavericks, who will be missing key players Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic due to injuries. The Lakers, led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, are expected to have an advantage.
1 player who must help Klay Thompson save Mavericks amid Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic injuries
The Mavericks will need PJ Washington to play well alongside Klay Thompson amid Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving's injury absences.
Mavericks now down two stars after Kyrie Irving’s latest injury
The Dallas Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving for a one-to-two weeks as he deals with a bulging disc in his back, ESPN reported on Monday. There is no set return date for the star guard, but there’s “optimism that treatment over the coming days will provide” one.
LeBron James Shares His Thoughts About Playing Mavs, Kyrie Irving
The Lakers are preparing for the second half of their Texas Two Step as Los Angeles will face the Mavericks in Dallas on Tuesday. On Sunday, the Lakers came up short against the Houston Rockets, falling 119-115 to their Western Conference foes.
Mavericks dealt yet another injury blow after Kyrie Irving update
The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2024-25 season with high expectations. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were set to lead a team that was not only fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, but a team that had added four-time champion Klay Thompson during the offseason.
Kyrie Irving's injury is a hammer blow for the Mavericks
In recent weeks, the Dallas Mavericks have relied on Kyrie Irving to lead the team. The All-Star guard has stepped into a bigger role due to Luka Doncic's injury-induced absence. Irving's scoring and playmaking ability likely eased some of the blow of Doncic's forced absence.
Mavericks' nightmare situation hits rock bottom after Kyrie Irving's new injury
The Dallas Mavericks have suffered tons of adversity recently with injuries and illness, and their situation just got much worse with Kyrie Irving going down.

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Kyrie Irving to miss time due to bulging disc in his back
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a bulging disc in his back and is expected to miss at least 1 to 2 weeks, sources tell ...
Mavs' Kyrie Irving out at least 1-2 weeks with bulging disc in back
Dallas' star guard will be out at least 1-2 weeks, but a timeline on his return is not immediately known. From NBA.com News Services Kyrie Irving is out at least 1-2 weeks due to a bulging disc in his ...
Lakers vs. Mavericks NBA game time, TV channel & live stream – January 7
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Injury-riddled Mavs aim to halt slide in clash vs. Lakers
Looking to halt their longest losing streak in four seasons, the reeling Dallas Mavericks host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday in the second night of a back-to-back set.
Mavericks take on the Lakers on 5-game skid
Dallas looks to stop its five-game losing streak when the Dallas Mavericks play Los Angeles. Tuesday's matchup is the first of the season for the teams.