The Dallas Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving for the remainder of the season, as reported by ESPN on Tuesday, due to a torn ACL in his left knee.

Irving, 32, sustained the injury during the first quarter of the Mavericks' loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Irving's absence is a devastating blow to the Mavericks' season, which was already plagued by several injuries and the inexplicable trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers.

A Season Marked by Injuries and Changes

Irving had been the most consistent and standout player for the Mavericks so far, averaging 24.7 points per game, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. However, Dončić's move to Los Angeles a month ago left the team in a critical situation, falling to the 10th spot in the Western Conference, the last position with access to the playoffs via the play-in, with a record of 32 wins and 30 losses.

More Injuries for the Mavericks

Irving's injury adds to the indefinite absences of the Mavericks' three big men: Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, and Dereck Lively. Davis, who came to Dallas in the trade for Dončić, injured himself in his debut with the Mavericks, further complicating the team's prospects this season.