The Dallas Mavericks will face the Denver Nuggets on Sunday without star guard Kyrie Irving, who remains sidelined with a lumbar back sprain. Head coach Jason Kidd confirmed Irving’s status following Saturday’s practice, marking the fifth consecutive game the 14-year veteran will miss.
“He did some shooting, and that was it,” Kidd told The Dallas Morning News. “He’s trending in the right direction. Hopefully, we get him back soon.”
Irving was joined at Saturday’s practice by Luka Doncic, who was also seen shooting as he works his way back from a left calf strain. Dončić has missed the team’s last eight games but continues to progress toward a return. Kidd did not specify a timeline for either star guard to rejoin the lineups.
