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Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back. The Dallas Mavericks have optimism that treatment over the coming days will provide a return-to-play target.

Irving was announced as out for Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a lumbar sprain in his back. The Mavericks are already without Luka Doncic with a calf injury.

Irving has performed at an All-Star level in his 14th NBA season, averaging 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game while shooting 49.0% from the floor and a career-best 44.1% from 3-point range.