The Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving suffered a fractured left hand while training and needed surgery, the team revealed on Tuesday.
No additional information about Irving’s injury or recovery timeline was provided by the Mavericks. The specifics of how the injury occurred or the specific bones affected in his hand were not disclosed.
“He sustained the injury earlier this month during training,” the team’s statement indicated. “Updates on Irving’s medical status will be shared when available.”
The Mavericks’ previous season concluded on June 17 with a defeat in Game 5 against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. While the schedule for the next season has not been finalized, training camp typically commences in early October followed by the regular season a few weeks later. The Mavericks did not clarify whether Irving is anticipated to return in time for the start of the regular season.
A veteran of eight All-Star games and a three-time All-NBA selection, Irving, alongside MVP contender Luka Dončić, played a key role in guiding the Mavericks to their first Finals appearance since their championship victory in 2011. During his initial full season with Dallas, Irving averaged 25.6 points, 5.2 assists, five rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 58 regular-season games, with shooting percentages of 49.7% from the field and 41.1% from beyond the arc.