The Dallas Mavericks, off to a difficult 2\u20134 start to the regular season, are hoping to have Kyrie Irving back sooner than expected.<\/p>\n
Coach Jason Kidd addressed the situation following the team\u2019s loss to the Detroit Pistons.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe just can\u2019t wait to get Kai back at some point,\u201d Kidd said. \u201cHopefully it\u2019s in 2025 and not 2026. We\u2019ll see what happens, but I think he and Flagg will form a perfect duo in the backcourt.\u201d<\/p>\n
Irving has been sidelined since early March due to a serious left knee injury.<\/p>\n
Kidd also discussed the team\u2019s recent offensive struggles:<\/p>\n
\u201cOffensively, we\u2019ve often created great looks \u2014 in the paint, from three, everywhere. We just haven\u2019t made them. When you create good shots, you\u2019ve got to make some of them. Right now, we\u2019re not doing that.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nJason Kidd was asked how Kyrie Irving will fit once he’s back. The end of his answer was interesting.<\/p>\n
“We just can’t wait to get Kai back, at some point. Hopefully it’s in the year of ’25, not ’26. We’ll see what happens, but I think those two (Irving\/Flagg) will be a perfect\u2026<\/p>\n
\u2014 Mike Curtis (@MikeACurtis2) November 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n