Mavericks star Kyrie Irving discusses his bulging back disc, saying he is thankful it won't require surgery, for now.

Mavs star Kyrie Irving confirmed after Tuesday night's loss that he was diagnosed with a bulging disk in his lower back and would have to continue managing the injury.

With their head amply above water at six games over .500, it’s not as if the reigning Western Conference champion Mavericks were in dire need of a lifeguard. But with six defeats in their last eight games,

The Mavericks are set for the return of one-half of their dynamic backcourt duo. After missing Dallas’ last five games, Kyrie Irving is set to return to the lineup Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Jason Kidd said pregame that Irving would return to the floor vs. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

Kyrie Irving is out at least 1-2 weeks due to a bulging disc in his back. Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back, and coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediately known.