Nov. 14, 2024 21:07 PM EST

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving Sits Out Against The Jazz Because Of A Strained Right Shoulder

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving reacts after making a basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving reacts after making a basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) brings the ball up the court against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Dallas guard Kyrie Irving sat out the Mavericks’ game Thursday night against the Utah Jazz because of a strained right shoulder.

Irving is averaging 25.2 points, 4.9 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 11 games this season. He’s shooting 54.5% from the field and 54.1% from 3-point range.

Quentin Grimes took Irving’s spot in the starting lineup. Grimes is averaging 5.1 points and 2.8 rebounds.

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