Kyrie Irving Injury: Cavaliers’ Star Rookie Returns After One-Week Absence With Concussion

The concussion appears to have happened on Tuesday, when Irving took a knee to the head late in the game. That and news of an indefinitely timetable comes from @PDCavsInsider.

Irving has made an immediate impact in his rookie season, averaging 18 points, 5.1 assists and 3.5 rebounds while playing 29.8 minutes per game. With a diagnosed concussion, Irving faces uncertainty, with doctors waiting for symptoms to subside before clearing him for action and contact again. As we’ve seen before in many other sports, concussions are unpredictable and best handled with caution for the sake of the athlete’s future.