Kyrie Irving quoted Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as he prepares to begin his recovery process from a torn ACL.

Unfortunately, Irving lost his balance and landed awkwardly. After hitting his free throws, the former Duke point guard left the game, never to return. Turns out, Irving suffered a torn ACL, ending his year and putting his 2025-26 season at risk.

After Kyrie Irving went down with a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee Monday, a theory quickly surfaced that increased minutes led to the incident. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported the severity of Irving's injury Tuesday,

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Dončić sent his best wishes to his former teammate and friend, Kyrie Irving. Irving suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on Monday. Dončić shared this photo after the news broke on Tuesday morning via his personal Instagram account.

Uncover the unbreakable bond of the former Mavericks star duo as Luka Dončić supports Kyrie Irving through tough times.

The Los Angeles Lakers trade for star guard Luka Doncic certainly caused all sorts of thoughts from around the NBA. Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has call

Before the Dallas Mavericks played the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time since the Luka Doncic trade, Kyrie Irving drew plenty of attention as he sported a new look. Ahead of Tuesday's showdown, the Mavericks shared several photos of Irving rocking his new haircut, as well as a cleaner facial look.

The pair spent just two years as teammates but it's clear a strong bond that goes "deeper than basketball" remains.