Kyrie Irving (ankle) will play in Friday's preseason game against the Mavericks, the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Chris Haynes reports.

Irving (ankle) will play in Friday's preseason game against the Mavericks, the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Chris Haynes reports.

Analysis:

Irving sprained his right ankle in practice a little over a week ago, and just started practicing again later this week. Head coach David Blatt would not let Irving play in a preseason game until he practiced, but after a couple days of practice the superstar guard looks ready to go.