Kyrie Irving to miss time due to bulging disc in his back

NBA Communications: Other nominees … West: Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe (POR), Kyrie Irving (DAL), Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM), LeBron James (LAL), Nikola Jokić (DEN), Norman Powell (LAC), Alperen Sengun (HOU) and Victor Wembanyama (SAS). East: Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL), Jalen Brunson (NYK), Tyrese Haliburton (IND), Tyler Herro (MIA), Jalen Johnson and Trae Young (ATL), Tyrese Maxey (PHI) and Donovan Mitchell (CLE). -via x.com / January 2, 2025