NBA insider Marc Stein recently dropped the latest injury update on Dallas Mavericks star point guard Kyrie Irving.

The Dallas Mavericks are off to a shaky start to the 2025-26 season. Making matters worse is the recent injury to Anthony Davis, who is set to miss a couple of games due to a left hamstring strain. This is a big blow for the frontcourt amid Derreck Lively II dealing with a knee sprain as well.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks/onsi as Mavericks' Jason Kidd desperately optimistic about Kyrie Irving's recovery.

For most of the games the Dallas Mavericks have played this season, rookie Cooper Flagg has started at point guard. Coach Jason Kidd has opted for the Mavericks to have a massive lineup with Flagg handling the ball. He did not play point guard in college.

Jason Kidd addresses frustrated Mavericks fans after ‘Fire Nico’ chants erupt following another tough loss for Dallas.

The Dallas Mavericks now sit 2-4 after a loss to the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City on Saturday night. It was another ugly offensive showing, as the league's worst offense continued to struggle to generate easy shots.

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd made a tough crunch-time call that left Cooper Flagg on the bench. Here's why he had to do it.