An ACL tear on average can take 10-12 months to heal after surgery, though it's already been reported that the Mavericks are optimistic Irving could return by January of next season, which would be 10 months from when he sustained the injury. Mavs coach Jason Kidd echoed that report Monday while appearing on the DLLS Mavericks podcast, too.

More than simple wins and losses, Luka Doncic was a beloved figure within Dallas-Fort Worth sports lore, on his way to becoming an all-time great in a city that adored him. There exists an uphill battle for the organization in regaining the trust of the Mavericks fandom, as head coach Jason Kidd addressed on the DLLS Mavericks Podcast on Monday.

Spurs guard Stephon Castle, Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher and Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells headlined the NBA All-Rookie first team on Tuesday.

A perfect combination of speed, agility and creativity, "Uncle Drew" is arguably the greatest ball-handler the league has ever seen. This discussion also reached "The Dan Patrick Show," with Kyrie's Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd dishing out his take on the matter.

John Stockton had a sly and mischievous way of playing that made him both respected and hated. The Utah Jazz legend wasn’t flashy or loud, but he knew how to get under your skin—just enough to throw you off without ever really getting caught.