But sources told ESPN that Kyrie Irving is completing his rehab nicely, and could even return to the court as soon as January 2026, adding that there is "an expectation around the team that Irving will be able to play a good amount of the 2025-26 season upon his return“.

The nine-time All-Star Irving, now 33 years old, tore the ACL in his left knee during a game against the Sacramento Kings in early March ( video here ). ACL tears are generally 10-12 month injuries, so Irving may end up on the early end of that timeline if all goes according to plan.