Kyrie Irving injury update: Mavericks star leaves arena in walking boot, but hopes to play vs. Warriors
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving left the arena with a protective walking boot on his right foot after his team's 112-108 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Irving said the boot is "precautionary," and he hopes to be ready for the team's next game on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. The incident happened early in the third quarter as Irving was trying to cut through the lane. Brooks stepped on his heel and Irving collapsed in obvious pain. Initially, a foul was called on Brooks, though the Grizzlies challenged the ruling and it was overturned to a moving screen on Dwight Powell. "Unfortunate play," Irving said. "I would have felt different up here if I felt Dillon did it on purpose, but I...