Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is dealing with a sprained ankle, and it is uncertain when he will be able to return to action.
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Irving Out vs. Hornets
Sunday, April 3
Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan passed along word that Irving would not play against Charlotte.
Irving's Health Vital to Cavaliers' Title Hopes
Irving's knack for getting to the rim and tremendous ball-handling skills leave him susceptible to physical punishment and plenty of wear on his legs due to the sharp cuts and crossovers he routinely pulls off.
During the NBA Finals, he fractured his kneecap and missed the start of the 2015-16 campaign while recovering from that injury. He is critical to the Cavs' championship hopes—the most important player besides LeBron James.
"Everything surrounding our team is just crazy to think that we're still in first place and we're still the team to beat, honestly," Irving said on Friday, per ESPN.com's Dave McMenamin. "Regardless of what anybody else says of what we need and what we don't need and what we need to get better at -- us, i ...
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Kyrie Irving Injury: Updates on Cavaliers Star’s Ankle and Return
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