The Mavericks’ list of injured players grew even larger against the Kings, with Hardy exiting the game in the third quarter with what the team announced was a right ankle sprain. He didn’t return to action on Monday.

The Dallas Mavericks can't catch a break as the injury bug continues to bite the franchise. The hits kept on coming on Monday night as Mavericks star Kyrie Irving suffered a left knee sprain late in the first quarter during the game against the Sacramento Kings.

Kyrie Irving's left knee bent back awkwardly as he tried to go up for a layup, and he had to be helped off the floor.