Kyrie Irving: 'I'm doing everything possible to be smart about where my body is'
Irving dealt with a groin injury in preseason that sidelined him from the team’s final two games, and he’s now dealing with a left foot injury. He remains focused, though, working diligently with the Mavs’ training staff to recover fully and maintain his conditioning before returning to play. “[I’m] doing everything possible to be smart about where my body is,” Irving said. “Just taking the necessary steps with our training staff to ensure I stay in shape. One of the worst things is to deal with injuries in preseason, but it’s all part of the game. You don’t want an injury to carry over into the longevity of the season.”
Source: Sports Illustrated
Source: Sports Illustrated
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BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The Mavericks start the season with the 4⃣ wins in a row.
And Kyrie Irving is not even playing 😯 pic.twitter.com/AMl5L6zliX – 4:26 AM
The Mavericks start the season with the 4⃣ wins in a row.
And Kyrie Irving is not even playing 😯 pic.twitter.com/AMl5L6zliX – 4:26 AM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Mavs pull it out 114-105.
First clutch loss of the season for the Bulls. That’s a frustrating one – nearly stole one on the road with Kyrie Irving out for the Mavs.
LaVine led scoring with 22 points but only scored five in the second half. – 10:47 PM
Mavs pull it out 114-105.
First clutch loss of the season for the Bulls. That’s a frustrating one – nearly stole one on the road with Kyrie Irving out for the Mavs.
LaVine led scoring with 22 points but only scored five in the second half. – 10:47 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Asked Lawrence Frank how he sees James Harden enhancing/fitting in with Kawhi, PG and Russ and Frank said the Clippers looked at the time Harden spent in Brooklyn playing alongside KD and Kyrie — albeit short amount of time — and how Harden also adjusted as playmaker with Embiid – 8:26 PM
Asked Lawrence Frank how he sees James Harden enhancing/fitting in with Kawhi, PG and Russ and Frank said the Clippers looked at the time Harden spent in Brooklyn playing alongside KD and Kyrie — albeit short amount of time — and how Harden also adjusted as playmaker with Embiid – 8:26 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Without Irving the Bulls will throw everything at Luka tonight – 7:15 pre on @670TheScore pic.twitter.com/dFDPVY4XO3 – 7:44 PM
Without Irving the Bulls will throw everything at Luka tonight – 7:15 pre on @670TheScore pic.twitter.com/dFDPVY4XO3 – 7:44 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Was going to move the Bulls to bum-team alert tonight – their first of the season – but without Kyrie, they will avoid that designation. Saturday in Denver, however, forget bum-team alert, the Bulls could be put on bum-ass team alert. Stay tuned … situation is fluid. – 7:29 PM
Was going to move the Bulls to bum-team alert tonight – their first of the season – but without Kyrie, they will avoid that designation. Saturday in Denver, however, forget bum-team alert, the Bulls could be put on bum-ass team alert. Stay tuned … situation is fluid. – 7:29 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
For Mavs vs Bulls, J-Kidd says Kyrie Irving is out again tonight with a sprained left foot… – 7:26 PM
For Mavs vs Bulls, J-Kidd says Kyrie Irving is out again tonight with a sprained left foot… – 7:26 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavs G Kyrie Irving (foot) is out again against Bulls tonight.
Jason Kidd: “Hopefully, he’s day to day. He’s getting his treatment. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow.” – 6:53 PM
Mavs G Kyrie Irving (foot) is out again against Bulls tonight.
Jason Kidd: “Hopefully, he’s day to day. He’s getting his treatment. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow.” – 6:53 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls dodge a Kyrie … he will be out for tonight’s game with the Mavs. – 6:53 PM
Bulls dodge a Kyrie … he will be out for tonight’s game with the Mavs. – 6:53 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Kyrie Irving (left foot sprain) is expected to miss his second straight game for Dallas when the Mavericks play host to Chicago tonight. Irving’s status was officially downgraded to doubtful earlier today.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 6:35 PM
Kyrie Irving (left foot sprain) is expected to miss his second straight game for Dallas when the Mavericks play host to Chicago tonight. Irving’s status was officially downgraded to doubtful earlier today.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 6:35 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Kyrie Irving downgraded to doubtful tonight.
Zach LaVine is probable, said he was good to go this morning. Back injury happened during a collision with Poeltl in the Raptors game. He’s been using heat packs a lot this week, but he’s still not worried about it long term. – 5:57 PM
Kyrie Irving downgraded to doubtful tonight.
Zach LaVine is probable, said he was good to go this morning. Back injury happened during a collision with Poeltl in the Raptors game. He’s been using heat packs a lot this week, but he’s still not worried about it long term. – 5:57 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs downgraded Kyrie Irving to doubtful with his left foot sprain. – 3:00 PM
Mavs downgraded Kyrie Irving to doubtful with his left foot sprain. – 3:00 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Per @NBA injury report: Mavs list Kyrie Irving as doubtful for tonight vs CHI with his sprained left foot. 7:00 pre. 7:40 tip @971TheFreak – 2:19 PM
Per @NBA injury report: Mavs list Kyrie Irving as doubtful for tonight vs CHI with his sprained left foot. 7:00 pre. 7:40 tip @971TheFreak – 2:19 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Kyrie Irving now listed as DOUBTFUL vs Bulls ( left foot). 7:15 CT pre. @670TheScore and @chicagobulls radio network. Bulls look to go 3-2 on the young season and hand Dallas its first loss. – 1:59 PM
Kyrie Irving now listed as DOUBTFUL vs Bulls ( left foot). 7:15 CT pre. @670TheScore and @chicagobulls radio network. Bulls look to go 3-2 on the young season and hand Dallas its first loss. – 1:59 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Irving still listed as questionable for tonight in latest injury report release. – 11:42 AM
Irving still listed as questionable for tonight in latest injury report release. – 11:42 AM
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“Ah, man, he’s going to steadily improve [on defense],” Irving said of Doncic’s defensive impact. “Every young player in our league comes in, and I don’t think defense is the first thought in their mind. You have to grow into that role and really appreciate getting stops. Some of the best players in the world, guys are giving that effort that it takes to not only win ball games but to dominate. “I think he’s at that point in his career, and I’m at that point in my career,” Irving continued. “I can speak for a lot of guys in this locker room. We just want to dominate game-to-game, and teams that win championships every single year, go take it. We know we have to set our defensive identity now. It starts with some of our best players, and so with Luka participating in that makes the communication on our team a lot easier.” -via Sports Illustrated / November 2, 2023
“I think how easy it’s coming [is impressive], but also, he’s doing it in the flow of the game,” Irving said of Doncic’s impressive start to the season. “He’s getting everybody involved. To see it up close as his teammate is even more impressive, especially starting the season. He gets off to fast starts, man. He makes his imprint felt on games, he really impacts the game. “He’s really smart and really just wants to win, and it’s easy to play next to someone who is willing to throw their body on the line to do everything to win.” -via Sports Illustrated / November 2, 2023
“Yeah, for sure,” Irving said about increasing film study when injured. “It’s always good to watch, too. We have a really special team this year, putting up a lot of points, and we’re doing the necessary things to get wins in close, tight-knit games. When you see that take place, you know guys are growing.” Irving has observed the Mavs getting comfortable with their roles, and he also sees a natural chemistry building throughout the roster. As a result, trust is being built as well. “Even when I’m off the court, you see guys grow into their roles,” Irving said. “We’re developing that chemistry we talk about, and that trust.” -via Sports Illustrated / November 2, 2023