Kyrie Irving says he has no physical restrictions after ACL layoff, NBA.com reports
NBA.com reports that Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving told the outlet he is under no physical restrictions stemming from the torn ACL that sidelined him since last March. The injury kept him out of action for roughly 19 months, according to the report published on 2026-09-26.
The NBA.com article is the only source in the public package for this update; it attributes the assessment of Irving's current physical status to the player himself.
Key facts reported
- NBA.com reports Irving says he has no physical restrictions related to the torn ACL.
- NBA.com notes the ACL injury had sidelined Irving since last March and the layoff amounted to about 19 months.
- The NBA.com piece was published on 2026-09-26.
What's not detailed in the public report
- The NBA.com report does not provide a timeline for Irving's return to play or specific game availability.
- No medical reports, team medical statements or independent confirmations of Irving's fitness are included in the NBA.com article in the cited reports.
MatchShock will update this item if further verified information becomes available from the Mavericks, team medical staff or additional established outlets.