Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for Friday's content as a late scratch with an illness. This would've been a big game for Irving going against his former team, but instead, he'll be sidelined. READ MORE: Previewing Cavaliers' Lineup for Mavericks January Matchup The Cavaliers drafted Irving,

Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving cracked the top five of the initial fan returns released on Thursday.

Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving is sitting out of a road game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night due to right shoulder soreness.

For the game, the Mavs will be without one of their best players, as Kyrie Irving has been ruled out. Irving is averaging 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 49.

Kyrie Irving has been downgraded to out for the team’s final game of 2024 because of right shoulder soreness. Monday’s game marks Irving’s fourth absence of the season because of right shoulder soreness. Dallas is 1-2 in games without Irving.

Kyrie Irving scored 20 points, Daniel Gafford added 16 and the Dallas Mavericks won their first game since star Luka Doncic was injured, beating the Phoenix Suns 98-89.

The Dallas Mavericks are adjusting to life without Luka Doncic. Can Irving keep the team competitive until Doncic returns?

The Dallas Mavericks will play their second straight game at home against the LA Clippers on Saturday after losing 118-95 to the Clips on Thursday. They played that game without Luka Doncic (heel contusion) and Kyrie Irving (shoulder soreness), hoping one or both could be back for this game on Saturday.

Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for Friday night's game as the Mavericks look to upset the Cavaliers in Dallas.

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Cleveland Cavaliers for their next matchup. Find out if the star guard Luka Doncic will return to the court