Why is Kyrie Irving trending today?
Irving is trending because he is sitting out a game against the Spurs for load management [1]. This comes after he recently returned to the court following a 19-month absence due to a torn ACL [1].
What happened
- 23 Oct
Irving scores 24 points in a victory over the Indiana Pacers [2].
- 24 Oct
It is announced that Irving and teammate Cooper Flagg will miss the game against San Antonio [1].
What you need to know
Irving is missing the game for load management reasons [1].
He previously missed 19 months of play because of a torn ACL [1].
The Mavericks' next scheduled game is Monday night in Miami [1].
The sources do not specify when Irving will return to the active lineup beyond the mention of the Monday game.
Background
Kyrie Irving is a marquee player for the Dallas Mavericks [1]. He recently played in the team's opener against Houston and a subsequent win against Indiana [1, 2].
The Mavericks are currently under new head coach Dusty May, who previously led Michigan to an NCAA title [1].
Questions people ask
Why is Kyrie Irving not playing?
He is sitting out the second half of a back-to-back schedule for load management [1].
Who else is missing the Mavericks game?
Cooper Flagg is also out after suffering a mild left shoulder sprain [1].
Where this came from
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