Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving tore his ACL during a 122–98 loss to the Sacramento Kings, ending his season. Irving's injury led to an outpouring of sympathy across the basketball world, including from the nine-time All-Star's general manager—Nico Harrison.

A nightmarish season for the Dallas Mavericks somehow found a new rock-bottom on Monday night, as Kyrie Irving left the team's blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings with what was later revealed to be a torn ACL in his left knee. Irving is obviously done for the year, and his status for the start of next season is very much up in the air.

The loss of Irving marks the most devastating blow to a Mavericks team ravaged by injuries. Dallas has been without power forward Anthony Davis, whom it acquired in the Doncic trade, since he suffered a left adductor strain in his team debut on Feb. 8.