Kidd took issue with media speculation that Irving's heavy workload over the last month led to his season-ending knee injury.

Mavericks receive encouraging news on Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II. Discover their injury status and upcoming evaluations.

An already depleted Dallas Mavericks roster just got a bit more injured. After a first quarter injury to Kyrie Irving came a few nights ago, Irving knocked down a pair of free throws before leaving the game.

Zach LaVine scored 22 points and DeMar DeRozan added 20, each sitting out the fourth quarter, as the Sacramento Kings beat Dallas 122-98 Monday night with the Mavericks losing Kyrie Irving late in the first quarter to a left knee sprain.

Kyrie Irving's injury is a significant blow to the Dallas Mavericks as he is out for the remainder of the season.

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Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season, the biggest setback in a season full of them for a team that traded superstar Luka Doncic.

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Sacramento certainly needs a win over the Mavericks. With a win, Dallas would jump the Kings in the standings in the West. Both teams are 17.5 games behind the No. 1 seed, though the Mavericks have played a couple of more games than the Kings.

DALLAS — Watch the Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 3 on WFAA. Here's a breakdown on how to tune in – and guarantee you get the clearest signal possible of the broadcast. The Dallas Mavericks (32-29) continue their homestand tonight, facing the Sacramento Kings (31-28) at the American Airlines Center.

Zach LaVine led the way for the Kings, scoring a game-high 22 points. DeMar DeRozan also had a great game, recording 20 points. Sacramento also saw their entire starting lineup score in double digits, leading to an easy victory over the Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Tuesday.