Is Kyrie Irving playing today? Injury updates for Mavericks at Hornets on March 26

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving returned on Friday night, and it was just the tenth time their superstar duo played together since the blockbuster trade. Dallas dropped to 3-7 in those games with an inexcusable loss to the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets at the American Airlines Center.

The two teams square off again on Sunday afternoon in Charlotte. It is a noon CT tipoff, and the Hornets are looking to sweep the season series. Dallas needs to win if they plan on reaching the postseason. The Hornets are already eliminated from contention, but that does not mean anything. Expect another wild game on Sunday afternoon.

Is Kyrie going to play against the Hornets? What should fans expect from the Mavericks? Here is a closer look at their injury report before taking a glance at what is ahead.

Will Kyrie Irving play in Dallas Mavericks at Charlotte Hornets on March 26?

Irving will play on Sunday afternoon. He is not listed on the team’s official injury report at all. It is the first time in weeks that Kyrie is fully healthy and ready to go.

Dallas Mavericks' full injury report at Charlotte Hornets on March 26

Tim Hardaway Jr. will play after missing the last two games with a non-COVID illness.

LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Cody Martin (knee) were ruled out for the Hornets on the NBA’s official injury report. Terry Rozier is listed as doubtful with a foot injury, and Kelly Oubre Jr. is questionable with a shoulder strain.

Kyrie Irving's injury history

Irving has missed four of the last seven games with a sore foot, and he has been dealing with foot injuries for years. The 6’2 guard has missed 18 games because of various injuries and an eight-game suspension this season.

Will Kyrie Irving pair with Luka Doncic tonight?

Luka Doncic is fully healthy and ready to face the Hornets on Sunday afternoon. Can the Mavs get their fourth win with both Doncic and Irving in the lineup? Tune in to find out.

Dallas Mavericks' next 5 opponents

The Mavericks open a five-game road trip in Charlotte on Sunday afternoon. It is the first of a back-to-back set as Dallas travels to Indiana to face the Pacers on Monday night. All five games are against Eastern Conference foes, and the Mavs have just three games left in the regular season after this trip.

Here is a closer look at their next five games after Sunday afternoon.

Monday, March 27 at Indiana Pacers at 6:00 p.m. CT

Wednesday, March 29 at Philadelphia 76ers at 6:30 p.m. CT

Saturday, April 1 at Miami Heat at 6:30 p.m. CT

Sunday, April 2 at Atlanta Hawks at 5:00 p.m. CT

Wednesday, April 5 vs. Sacramento Kings at 7:30 p.m. CT