After Kyrie Irving went down with a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee Monday, a theory quickly surfaced that increased minutes led to the incident. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported the severity of Irving's injury Tuesday,

Kyrie Irving has entered the discussion surrounding the recent speculation that his increased workload since the Luka Doncic trade contributed to his season-ending ACL injury.

Unfortunately, Irving lost his balance and landed awkwardly. After hitting his free throws, the former Duke point guard left the game, never to return. Turns out, Irving suffered a torn ACL, ending his year and putting his 2025-26 season at risk.