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OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 14 points in final tune-up Irving delivered 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, a steal and two blocks across 19 minutes in Thursday's 109-84 preseason win over the Bucks.

Impact The Mavericks cruised their way to a 25-point victory against a Bucks team filled with non-regulars, and Irving only saw action during the first half. If those 19 minutes evidenced anything, however, the veteran guard is more than ready for the start of the regular season. Irving will play a significant role for the Mavericks in 2024-25 as Luka Doncic's backcourt partner.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Irving is no longer listed on the injury report and is expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks.

Impact The Mavs released an injury report 30 minutes prior to tipoff noting that Irving would be held out for rest purposes, but the team issued an update minutes after noting that Irving will in fact play in the final preseason game. The star guard is now listed in the starting lineup alongside Quentin Grimes, Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Milwaukee Irving won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks due to rest purposes.

Impact The Mavericks had announced Irving would be available for the preseason finale, but they have changed course and have decided to rest the star floor general roughly 30 minutes before the 7:30 ET p.m. tip-off. Irving should be available and ready to go for the regular-season opener against the Spurs on Oct. 24, though.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Milwaukee Irving (rest) is available for Thursday's preseason game versus the Bucks, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Impact Irving will return to action after sitting out Dallas' previous preseason contest for rest purposes. The star guard will likely play limited minutes as he ramps up for the regular season.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mavericks News: Klay Thompson Looking to Find Similar Success Playing with Kyrie Irving The newest Dallas Mavericks wing, Klay Thompson, speaks on what it’s like to be teammates with All-NBA guard Kyrie Irving.

OCTOBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Southwest Division goes through Mavs after West champs add Klay Thompson

The Dallas Mavericks are the team to beat in the Southwest Division after making a run to the NBA Finals and adding Klay Thompson

OCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking a seat Monday Coach Jason Kidd said Irving (rest) will not play in Monday's preseason matchup against the Clippers, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact Irving will get a scheduled day of rest Monday as the preseason winds down. The All-Star's last chance to play during the preseason will come Thursday versus the Bucks.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Expectations soar for Mavs with addition of Klay Thompson after run to NBA Finals

The Mavericks addressed their biggest scoring need by adding Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade after their first trip to the NBA Finals since winning their only title in 2011

OCTOBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 12 points in preseason debut Irving notched 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds and an assist across 17 minutes in Thursday's 107-102 preseason loss to the Jazz.

Impact Just like head coach Jason Kidd announced before the 8 p.m. ET tip-off, Irving played less than 20 minutes and didn't step on the court in the second half. The veteran floor general should ramp up his minutes in the final two preseason outings, against the Clippers and Bucks, to be ready for the Oct. 24 regular-season opener against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will play under 20 minutes Irving will play around 15 to 18 minutes during the first half in Thursday's preseason contest against the Jazz, head coach Jason Kidd told Kevin Gray Jr. of AllDLLS.com.

Impact The minutes' restriction makes sense for Irving, as the Mavericks are looking to manage the workload of their star players with the regular season just around the corner. Irving will play alongside Klay Thompson in Thursday's game against Utah, but Luka Doncic (calf) remains out.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs guard Dante Exum has wrist surgery as team offers no timeline for return

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum has had surgery on his injured right wrist, and the team isn't saying how long he will be sidelined

OCTOBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back Thursday Irving (rest) is expected to be available for the remainder of the preseason, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Irving was held out of Monday's exhibition against the Grizzlies for rest purposes, but head coach Jason Kidd said Monday that his starting point guard should play in the final three games of the preseason. Klay Thompson, who sat out Monday, is also expected to see action in the team's remaining exhibitions, which should give the duo a few chances to play together before the start of the 2024-25 season.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Irving (rest) will not play in Monday's preseason game against Memphis.

Impact Notably, the Mavericks didn't mention Irving's surgically-repaired left hand in the injury report. As it stands, Irving remains on track to appear for Dallas on Opening Night. As for Thursday's preseason game against Utah, his status remains unclear.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs guard Dante Exum injures wrist, and there's no timetable for a return

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum injured his right wrist during training camp in Las Vegas, and the team gave no timetable for a return

OCTOBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mavs star Luka Doncic injures calf in preseason practice, will be evaluated in a week

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic injured a calf during preseason practice and will be re-evaluated in a week

OCTOBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyrie Irving at Mavericks media day: Veteran guard talks longevity, Dallas' Big 3 and more Ahead of Year 15 in the NBA, Irving broke down what it’s like meshing with Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson.

OCTOBER 1 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are talking Mavs title with Klay Thompson on board

Kyrie Irving helped sell Klay Thompson on the idea that Dallas is a destination for a career revival

OCTOBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Feels good heading into camp Irving said Monday that his surgically repaired left hand is doing "much better" ahead of training camp, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Impact Irving said he had trouble winding down his activity following the Mavericks' loss to the Celtics in the NBA Finals. He went right back to work in competitive settings, which is where he broke his left hand. However, Irving said it was a blessing in disguise because it allowed him to rest and recover for the remainder of the offseason. He was shut down for eight weeks following his surgery in mid-July but has been ramping up his activity and remains on track for Opening Night.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Why Dallas Mavericks have had "no issues" with Kyrie Irving | Sporting News Kyrie Irving is an often misunderstood player who deserves more credit for making the Dallas Mavericks a championship-caliber team.

SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kyrie Irving Hints at NBA Finals Revenge Kyrie Irving’s latest profile picture change on Instagram indicates that he’s preparing to help the Dallas Mavericks get revenge on the Bost...

SEPTEMBER 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mavericks re-sign Markieff Morris in nod to 13-year vet's leadership role

The Mavericks are bringing back forward Markieff Morris

SEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mavs' Kyrie Irving Offseason Workout Signals Hand Injury Progress Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving was seen working out with Jalen Brunson and Kyle Anderson, providing an encouraging update on his recover...

SEPTEMBER 10 • KANSASCITY.COM

NBA expands permissible scope of coach's challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds plays

The NBA has expanded the permissible scope of coach’s challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds plays, saying Tuesday that if a foul should have been called on the play it now can be...

SEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS