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Kyrie Irving for Nikola Jokic (2025)


Player Summaries Comparison
 
Experts' Pick
 
  Nikola Jokic
C - DEN
Nikola Jokic
Kyrie Irving
G - DAL
Kyrie Irving
Expert
Recommendation
100%
Recommended by
7 of 7 experts
0%
Recommended by
0 of 7 experts
Rankings 
   
Rest of Season# 1
   
Projections 
   
Minutes35.1
Field Goals Made10.0
Field Goals Att17.6
Field Goals %.568
Three Points Made1.7
Three Points Att4.5
Three Points %.378
Free Throws Made6.0
Free Throws Att7.2
Free Throws %.828
Offensive Rebound2.9
Rebounds12.8
Assists10.6
Turnovers3.7
Steals1.5
Blocks0.8
Points27.7
   
Misc 
   
Injury Alert-OUT
   
Expert Ranks 
   
Jason Longfellow
Razzball
# 1
   
Jason Klabacha
Yahoo! Sports
# 1# 214
   
Ethan Masel
The Fantasy Bulletin
# 1# 129
   
Dan Titus
Yahoo! Sports
# 2# 176
   
Kelly Kirby
FantasyPros
# 1# 194
   
Seth Fisher
Total Sports Live
# 1# 255
   
Jonah Hauman
Yahoo! Sports
# 1# 184
   
Player Statistics Comparison
  Nikola Jokic
C - DEN
Nikola Jokic
Kyrie Irving
G - DAL
Kyrie Irving
2025 Stats 
   
   
Minutes2,2650
   
Field Goals Made6440
   
Field Goals Att1,1320
   
Field Goals %.569.000
   
Three Points Made1120
   
Three Points Att2950
   
Three Points %.380.000
   
Free Throws Made3990
   
Free Throws Att4800
   
Free Throws %.831.000
   
Offensive Rebound1920
   
Rebounds8360
   
Assists6970
   
Turnovers2430
   
Steals920
   
Blocks540
   
Points1,7990
   
Player Projections Comparison
  Nikola Jokic
C - DEN
Nikola Jokic
Kyrie Irving
G - DAL
Kyrie Irving
2025 Projections 
   
   
Minutes35.1
   
Field Goals Made10.0
   
Field Goals Att17.6
   
Field Goals %.568
   
Three Points Made1.7
   
Three Points Att4.5
   
Three Points %.378
   
Free Throws Made6.0
   
Free Throws Att7.2
   
Free Throws %.828
   
Offensive Rebound2.9
   
Rebounds12.8
   
Assists10.6
   
Turnovers3.7
   
Steals1.5
   
Blocks0.8
   
Points27.7
   
Notes for Player Combination
  Nikola Jokic
C - DEN
Nikola Jokic
Kyrie Irving
G - DAL
Kyrie Irving
News 
 Nikola Jokic (wrist) played 18 minutes on Sunday, but still scored 23 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3PT, 8-8 FT) and grabbed eight rebounds during Denver's 128-118 win over San Antonio.
David Leisering
Mon, Apr 13th
Kyrie Irving said on a Twitch stream Friday night that he is "close to being over at 100%" in his recovery.
Ari Koslow
Sat, May 30th
 Nikola Jokic is available for Sunday’s game against the Spurs.
Ari Koslow
Sun, Apr 12th
Kyrie Irving (knee) will not return to the court for the Mavericks this season.
Nate Miller - FantasyPros
Wed, Feb 18th
 Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Spurs.
Ari Koslow
Sun, Apr 12th
Irving has not resumed practicing as he continues rehabilitating from a torn ACL in his left knee that was surgically repaired March 26. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd indicated Jan. 22 that Irving "probably" won't make his season debut until after the All-Star break, adding there is "no timeline" for his return. Kidd noted Irving is "in good spirits" and "feels great" during the recovery process.
Bruno Mulé
Tue, Feb 3rd
 Nikola Jokic has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Ari Koslow
Fri, Apr 10th
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Kyrie Irving is in good spirits, feels great and is working extremely hard in rehab. Kidd added that Irving remains without a clear timeline to return, noting that coming back from an ACL injury is a process both mentally and physically. While no schedule has been set, Kidd suggested Irving would likely return after the All-Star break.
Nicholas Rodriguez
Fri, Jan 23rd
 Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Ari Koslow
Thu, Apr 9th
Kyrie Irving said that he is right on schedule in his recovery from ACL surgery.
Nicholas Rodriguez
Mon, Sep 29th
Notes 
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