Trade & FA 2025-26: Free Agency Starts 5pm CST/6pm EST

[SleepingHero]

I had similar surgery 50 years ago (maybe worse knee injury than KI, and no doubt much worse methods then to cut on it, and better ways for recovery now), and I was playing casual games in a few months - probably unwisely, but no issue and it felt good. In 8 months I was full speed again, playing league games at 100%. Mavs won't let him take chances like I did, because too much at stake, but his timeline almost certainly should be by January or even before, giving them a half season with him (and well before the trade deadline, if that might matter).

It honestly depends on inflammation, scar tissue, and just how his body responds to physical therapy. 

But yes, I have Kyrie with a penciled in return date for mid February. Just factoring in conditioning and getting ready for the season. I assume he'll be comfortable by mid-January and can take 3-4 weeks to get into game shape. Post ASB is a realistic and fine return date for him.