Kyrie Irving, the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks, underwent surgery to repair a broken left hand he sustained during training earlier in July. The injury occurred just as Irving was gearing up for the upcoming NBA season.
Irving had an impressive 2023-24 campaign with the Mavericks, averaging 25.6 points, 5.2 assists, five rebounds and 1.3 steals per contest during the regular season. In the postseason, he was equally effective with an average of 22.1 points, 5.1 assists and a steal in each game while shooting at a respectable field goal percentage of 46.7% and from three-point range at 39%. The Mavericks reached the NBA Finals but were ultimately defeated by the Boston Celtics in five games.
Despite this setback, sources are optimistic that Irving will recover in time to participate in training camp within about 2 and a half months. This is welcome news for the Mavericks, who have already added sharpshooter Klay Thompson and Naji Marshall to their roster.
The Western Conference promises to be competitive with teams like the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Minnesota Timberwolves posing a threat. However, a healthy Irving alongside Luka Doncic makes the Mavericks a formidable contender in the league.
It's important to note that Irving has had his fair share of injuries in recent years. He missed time during the 2023-24 season due to heel and thumb injuries. The Mavericks will be hoping that this latest injury won't hinder their title hopes for the upcoming season.
The exact details regarding Irving's injury, such as which bone was fractured or how it occurred, have not been disclosed.
