Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving sits out against the Jazz because of a strained right shoulder

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving sits out against the Jazz because of a strained right shoulder | iNFOnews.ca
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving reacts after making a basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Dallas guard Kyrie Irving sat out the Mavericks’ game Thursday night against the Utah Jazz because of a strained right shoulder.

Irving is averaging 25.2 points, 4.9 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 11 games this season. He’s shooting 54.5% from the field and 54.1% from 3-point range.

Quentin Grimes took Irving’s spot in the starting lineup. Grimes is averaging 5.1 points and 2.8 rebounds.

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