02-18-2026, 12:42 PM
I think it is safe to assume that tanking plays a part in Kyrie's and the Mavs' decision to sit out this year. Had they been in the playoff hunt, I'm sure he'd have tried to accelerate the process of getting back on the court and helping the team. There is just no reason to incur that risk now with the state of the team and the record they've earned.