Kyrie Irving Sidelined Through 2025: What His Absence Means for the Mavericks' Futures

By Oddixa — 2026-02-18

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving will remain out for the rest of the current season as he recovers from knee surgery, with a return target now set for the 2026-27 campaign.

The Dallas Mavericks’ championship aspirations have taken a significant hit with the news that Kyrie Irving will remain sidelined for the rest of the 2024-25 season. Irving, who underwent major knee surgery last March, is prioritizing a full recovery with an eye toward a return for the 2026-27 season. This extended timeline removes one of the league’s most dynamic offensive threats from the floor, leaving a massive void in the Dallas backcourt alongside Luka Dončić.

For sports bettors, this news necessitates an immediate recalibration of the Mavericks' market value. Without Irving’s 25-point-per-game potential and elite shot-making, Dallas becomes much more reliant on Dončić, likely driving up Luka’s usage rate and individual player prop totals. However, their outlook in the Western Conference futures market takes a grim turn; expect their odds to win the NBA Finals and the West to lengthen significantly as oddsmakers account for the loss of their secondary superstar. In the short term, look for value in 'Under' totals for Dallas as they transition to a less explosive offensive rotation.