Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving (11) is defended by Houston Rockets’ Dillon Brooks during the first half of an NBA basketball game last week
Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediately known.
Kidd, speaking before the Mavericks take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, didn’t shed much light on the injury or when Irving could return.
“He’s out, so there’s nothing I can speculate or comment (on),” Kidd said. “It’s been reported he’s out a week or two.”
When asked a timeline for Irving’s recovery, Kidd said: “Give me 48 hours to get that answer.”
Irving is the Mavericks’ second-leading scorer at 25.6 points per game, shooting close to 50% from the field, including 41.1% from 3-point range.
Irving’s injury is yet another blow to the Dallas attack.
Leading scorer Luka Doncic, who is averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists, is also out Monday, missing his sixth game due to a left calf strain. MDT/AP
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