The Dallas Mavericks suffered another huge blow when Kyrie Irving tore his ACL while playing against the Sacramento Kings. The point guard tried to drive to the rim when he fell hard after going against DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valančiūnas.

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.

Irving averaged a league-high 39.3 minutes over his last 10 games entering Monday’s loss to the Sacramento Kings.

Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving (11) and Max Christie, left, look on after Irving suffered an unknown injury in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Monday, March 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) AP Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is reportedly done for the season.

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd strongly denied that Kyrie Irving's increased workload played a role in his season-ending injury.

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving ‘s left knee injury has been diagnosed as a torn ACL, reports Shams Charania of ESPN ( Twitter link ). The injury will end Irving’s season.

Irving was injured as he drove to the basket and landed awkwardly in Monday night's loss to the Sacramento Kings.

DeMar DeRozan passed Patrick Ewing in scoring last night. He’s No. 27 all-time now. Also: Damian Lillard moved ahead of Baron Davis for No. 41 in assists.Source: Bluesky