Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediately known.

Jason Kidd said Kyrie Irving could potentially return on Friday after not playing on Wednesday against the Pelicans.

Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson will play for the Dallas Mavericks in their key Western Conference game against the Houston Rockets tonight at Toyota Center. Despite the return of these star players, the team struggles with notable absences like Luka Dončić due to a left leg strain.

The Dallas Mavericks will be without star guard Kyrie Irving for the next few weeks. Irving suffered a bulging disc in his back and will miss at least one to two weeks. However, there is optimism that he will be able to return after undergoing treatment. NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN reported the news.

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving discusses his bulging back disc, saying he is thankful it won't require surgery, for now.

In the fourth game of their lengthy Western Conference road trip, the Cavs will be without one of their top perimeter shooting threat.

Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving (11) is defended by Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.

The Dallas Mavericks are set to play the New Orleans Pelicans on the road in the second of a back-to-back on Wednesday night. They were defeated 118-99 by the Denver Nuggets at home on Tuesday night.

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving returned to the court on Tuesday after missing five games due to a bulging disc in his back.

Kyrie Irving returned to Dallas’ lineup on Tuesday and finished with 11 points on 4-for-18 shooting vs. Denver. • Get NBA League Pass TODAY Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, who has been sidelined since Jan.