Too many minutes??? Or did I get knocked off balance?”Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2 New story: #Mavs star Kyrie

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.

Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving debunked any rumors or speculation about why he may or may not have torn his ACL. On Saturday morning, Irving shared this post on his personal Instagram account following his ACL injury.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL against the Sacramento Kings last Monday, disputed the notion that his injury was the result of playing too many minutes.

Kyrie Irving has entered the discussion surrounding recent speculation that an increased workload since the Luka Doncic trade contributed to his season-ending ACL injury. The Dallas Mavericks star posted a photo to his Instagram story Saturday morning to provide a better understanding of how he suffered a torn ACL late in the first quarter of Monday’s loss to Sacramento.

There were two minutes and 35 seconds remaining in the first quarter of the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday when general manager Nico Harrison’s master plan went up in flames.

The Dallas Mavericks could possibly have to forfeit a game if every player on their injury report misses Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. That's how insane these last six-to-seven weeks have been for the Mavs,