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Records five threes, five assists Irving notched 18 points (6-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 25 minutes in Friday's 135-111 preseason loss to the Hawks.

Impact Irving showcased his perimeter shooting ability, connecting on five of his seven attempts from beyond the arc, and he also thrived as a playmaker. Even though Irving was taking it slow in the preseason, as this was his first taste of competitive action since early 2025 due to a torn ACL, he looked better than anticipated. Irving didn't play in the fourth quarter as Dallas managed his workload, but he should be good to go for the regular-season opener against the Rockets on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

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Mavericks Highlights vs. Atlanta Hawks | Preseason | October 16, 2026

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Available versus Atlanta Irving (rest) is available for Friday's preseason game against the Hawks.

Impact Irving didn't play in Wednesday's meeting with the Pelicans but will be back on the floor for the preseason finale. The 34-year-old most recently finished with 17 points, three assists and two rebounds over 21 minutes in the 131-115 win over Houston on Sunday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wembanyama's Spurs are the team to beat in the Southwest, but don't forget about Durant and Irving

Victor Wembanyama leads the San Antonio Spurs as the new team to beat in the Southwest Division

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Resting Wednesday Irving (rest) won't play Wednesday against the Pelicans, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Irving is sitting out this exhibition Wednesday. Friday's game against the Hawks marks his last chance for a tune-up.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why Kyrie Irving is the perfect trade target for Pistons | Sporting News The Pistons are trying to keep pace in the East. Could Kyrie Irving help them do it?

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6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Mavericks assert their long-term plans with Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving | Sporting News The Mavericks are focused on building the current core around a veteran in Kyrie Irving and a young superstar in Cooper Flagg.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving Speaks After Preseason Return From Injury It wasn't the real thing yet, but Kyrie Irving was thrilled to be back on the court.

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Has Dusty May Tipped His Hand For Mavericks' Starting Lineup? With Kyrie Irving back from injury, the Mavericks may have found their starting lineup.

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Welcome back, Kyrie: Irving scores 17 for Mavs in China, his return game after 2025 knee injury

Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days for his return to the NBA

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

2 Thoughts From Mavericks' Preseason Win Over Rockets, Kyrie Irving's Return Kyrie Irving was back on an NBA for he first time in 19 months on Sunday.

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Kyrie Irving appreciates Cooper Flagg's strengths that are similar to LeBron James | Sporting News Kyrie Irving has compared the young star to some of his iconic former teammates.

OCTOBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Starting 5: Kyrie's return sparks Dallas in China Kyrie Irving (17 pts in 22 minutes) led the Mavericks to a win over the Rockets in the second game of the 2026 NBA China Games.

OCTOBER 11 • NBA.COM

THE HANDLE GOD IS BACK🪄

OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Mavericks Highlights vs. Houston Rockets | Preseason | October 11, 2026

OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Kyrie Irving (17 PTS 3 AST) vs. Houston Rockets | Preseason | October 11, 2026

OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Scores 17 points in preseason debut Irving recorded 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes in Sunday's 132-115 preseason win over the Rockets.

Impact Making his first appearances since suffering a torn ACL in March 2025, Irving led Dallas in scoring while shooting a respectable 46.2 percent from the field and knocking down two three-pointers. The veteran guard also distributed three assists without committing a turnover, demonstrating his usual composure as a ballhandler. Irving's 22-minute workload gave him a chance to build rhythm ahead of the regular season, and the goal is to have him as healthy and ready as possible for the campaign opener against the Rockets on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Basketball has MISSED this man😤

OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

How to Watch Houston Rockets-Dallas Mavericks: Kyrie Irving news ahead of NBA China Games finale Game date, time and location: Sunday, Oct. 11, 5:10 a.m. CT, Venetian Arena, Macao (China) TV: NBA TV VITALS The Rockets and Mavericks close...

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Raptors Trade Idea for Kyrie Irving Shouldn't Happen Kyrie Irving is a popular name in trade rumors for the Dallas Mavericks, but the Toronto Raptors might not be the best fit.

OCTOBER 10 • SI.COM

Sergio De Larrea already gave Mavericks reason to trust him as Kyrie Irving's backup Sergio De Larrea just made the Mavericks' battle for the backup point guard spot behind Kyrie Irving much more interesting with a strong pre...

OCTOBER 9 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

To play Sunday Irving is scheduled to play in Sunday's preseason rematch against Houston, Kevin Gray Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Irving's anticipated appearance would give Dallas an opportunity to evaluate its backcourt rotation alongside Cooper Flagg and the rest of the Mavericks' young core. The veteran guard's workload remains uncertain, but Sunday's contest could provide valuable preseason minutes as Dallas prepares for the 2026-27 regular season.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Irving (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Rockets.

Impact While Irving will miss the preseason opener in China, the veteran point guard is expected to play at some point during the exhibition schedule, with his next chance coming during Sunday's rematch. When Irving is cleared to suit up, he'll likely face major restrictions after a 19-month recovery from an ACL tear.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks predicted to trade Kyrie Irving for $150M former first round pick, major draft capital | Sporting News The Dallas Mavericks could be trading some major pieces away at some point. In this proposed deal, they ship of Kyrie Irving for a younger p...

OCTOBER 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Wembanyama's Spurs are the team to beat in the Southwest, but don't forget about Durant and Irving

Welcome back, Kyrie: Irving scores 17 for Mavs in China, his return game after 2025 knee injury