Hardy, who suffered a right ankle sprain Monday against the Thunder, is likely to miss a period of time, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes. The news gets even worse for a Dallas team that just lost Kyrie Irving (knee) for the season.

As discourse spread whether Irving's heavy minutes and increased pressure as the Mavs' star led to the injury, Dallas coach Jason Kidd addressed the narrative. And he was having n

Dallas’ situation still appears bleak with 19 games left in what has been one of the most transformational seasons in franchise history.

Later in the game, Dallas' reserve point guard Jaden Hardy sprained his right ankle and would not return. In a season marred by seemingly never-ending injuries, coach Jason Kidd acknowledged that luck wasn't on his team's side when asked about Irving's injury.

Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving suffered a left knee sprain in Monday’s game against Sacramento, according to ESPN News Services. The injury occurred during the first quarter. Irving drove between defenders DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas in the lane and fell to the court. He grabbed at his left knee and was down face-first for a few minutes.