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,

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DALLAS (AP) — 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. He’s scheduled to be reevaluated late this month.

Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night due to an illness, per the NBA injury report. Irving was not initially listed on the injury report,

Dallas Mavericks' star players P.J. Washington and Luka Doncic are out due to injuries, significantly weakening the team ahead of their crucial game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jason Kidd emphasizes the need for the remaining players to step up.