The Dallas Mavericks are without Luka Doncic due to a thigh injury and Kyrie Irvinghas sat out the last two games as well. The Mavericks have lost all of their last 3 games and fans hope Kyrie will play tonight against the San Antonio Spurs. Kyrie Irving has been a staple on fantasy basketball teams all season and fans will hope he is back tonight.

The Dallas Mavericks will need Kyrie Irving back as soon as possible as they have slipped to the 9th seed in the Western Conference. The Mavs will take part in a play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers as it stands and the odds would not be in their favor.

The Lakers are a resurgent team and they beat the Dallas Mavericks in their last matchup with Luka and Kyrie playing.

Is Kyrie Irving playing tonight?

Kyrie Irving is listed as questionable for tonight’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. He picked up a foot injury during a shootaround and has been out for the last two games as well. Irving joined the Mavericks during the trade deadline and this is the first injury he has picked up as a Maverick. Kyrie has been a hot and cold duo with Luka as they struggled with chemistry initially but have shown up together in a few games.

The Australian point guard could feature tonight as he was only listed as questionable and he did miss his last game as well. Giannis Antetokounmpo was listed as questionable for his game last night and ended up featuring. Fantasy fans hope Kyrie is set for a return as the San Antonio Spurs are a tanking team and wins are a must right now.

Where is Kyrie Irving playing?

Kyrie Irving has been a point guard all his career and will continue to play that role in Luka’s absence. When Luka is on the floor, they both share the ball with Luka at a shooting guard position, but Kyrie rarely brings the ball up the court. With Luka out for tonight’s game, Kyrie will have much more freedom on the court. Kyrie will look to take advantage of the mismatches against San Antonio.

Kyrie’s play style is very 2000s and direct basketball. With traces of Allen Iverson, Kyrie always looks to crossover his defender and go for a layup or take a three. Kyrie is a great isolation scorer and can also run off a screen for a catch-and-shoot. However, Kyrie’s most valuable asset is quickly getting to his spot on every drive.

Kyrie Irving’s fantasy update and predictions

Kyrie Irving was selected as an all-star starter this season and has been a must-have fantasy player. Irving is averaging 48.5 fantasy points per game this season, and it is amongst the top 10 in selections in his position. Irving has been a consistent performer in this league, averaging 48.1 fantasy points the previous season. Kyrie also notched up over 40 fantasy points in his last three games.

Irving is an NBA champion and will look to win one as a Dallas Maverick after a dramatic end to a disappointing time in Brooklyn. Irvin teamed up with Kevin Durant and James Harden for the 2021 playoffs, but injuries to Irving and Harden prevented them from even making the conference finals. Irving is waiting to prove everyone wrong.

Kyrie Irving alternative picks for your fantasy team

Kyrie Irving is not fully fit for the game yet, so if he features, he could be on a minutes restriction. Here are some players who could replace Kyrie on a fantasy team. His 2016 finals opponent Stephen Curry is an excellent alternative to KAI. Steph is averaging 51.5 fantasy points this season and has produced some clutch performances for the Golden State Warriors this past week.

Kyrie’s former teammate James Harden will also feature tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Harden is leading the league in assists this season, averaging 50.3 fantasy points per game. The former MVP has developed a new style of play to fit with Joel Embiid, and the duo is dominating the league. The Philadelphia 76ers will look to assert dominance in the East and get a win over possible playoff opponents in the Cavs.

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