Mavericks' Kyrie Irving out for at least 1-2 weeks

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is sidelined with a bulging disk in his back and is expected to miss 1-2 weeks, with treatment potentially providing a return date.

Irving missed the Mavericks' game against the Memphis Grizzlies and stayed in Dallas for reevaluation. This injury follows a prior absence in Friday's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers due to illness. Irving's absence compounds the Mavericks' struggles, as fellow star Luka Dončić is also sidelined with a strained calf and is expected to be reevaluated in late January.

The Mavs have lost five consecutive games, including their defeat to the Grizzlies. Despite these setbacks, Irving is having a strong season, averaging 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.