Kyrie Irving sat out the Dallas Mavericks' game Friday night against NBA-leading Cleveland because of illness, joining fellow All-Star guard Luka Doncic on the sideline. Doncic strained his left calf in a Christmas Day loss to Minnesota.

Kyrie Irving has been downgraded to out for the team’s final game of 2024 because of right shoulder soreness. Monday’s game marks Irving’s fourth absence of the season because of right shoulder soreness. Dallas is 1-2 in games without Irving.

Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for Friday's content as a late scratch with an illness. This would've been a big game for Irving going against his former team, but instead, he'll be sidelined. READ MORE: Previewing Cavaliers' Lineup for Mavericks January Matchup The Cavaliers drafted Irving,

Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving is sitting out of a road game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night due to right shoulder soreness.

Kyrie Irving scored 20 points, Daniel Gafford added 16 and the Dallas Mavericks won their first game since star Luka Doncic was injured, beating the Phoenix Suns 98-89.

Where: American Airlines Center - Dallas, TX When: 8:30 p.m., Friday January 3 TV: Fanduel Sports Network Ohio (previously Bally Sports), NBA League Pass Line: Cavs -7.5 Cavs injury report: Isaac Okoro - OUT (shoulder),

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Dallas has struggled in recent action, going just 1-4 over their past five games. The Mavs have dropped three consecutive contests heading into Friday’s game as well.