As they await the return of their trio of key big men, Dallas is now dealing with the potential of an extended absence for All-Star guard Kyrie Irving. Irving saw just nine minutes of action before exiting with an apparent knee injury in a 24-point loss to the Kings on Monday.

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving poses an important question following his season-ending injury, as fans continue to hold management accountable

Kyrie Irving broke his silence with a story on Instagram where he challenged the narrative that his minutes played a role in the injury.