T he Dallas Mavericks suffered a 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Yet, no one cared as much about the result of the game as what happened during it. Kyrie Irvi

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd took issue Wednesday with media speculation that Kyrie Irving’s heavy workload over the last month led to the nine-time All-Star’s season-ending knee injury. Irving tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Monday in the first quarter of a 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings.

The Dallas Mavericks continue to suffer one misfortune after another. First, it was Anthony Davis, who was sidelined with an adductor strain in his team debut on Feb. 8. Then, in a massive blow to their playoff hopes,

Kyrie Irving’s serious injury has forced the Dallas Mavericks to rethink their strategy, and now head coach Jason Kidd has spoken out, leaving a striking message regarding Klay Thompson’s role on the team.

Kidd strongly pushed back against the notion that a heavy workload contributed to Irving suffering a season-ending ACL tear

Kidd took issue with media speculation that Irving's heavy workload over the last month led to his season-ending knee injury.