Kyrie Irving (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers, the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Irving (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers, the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Analysis:

Irving won't travel with the team to Philadelphia after leaving Sunday's loss to the Mavs with soreness in his lower back. Irving, who has no history of back issues, originally tweaked his back on a hard full Friday against Charlotte. The point guard is also battling a nagging left knee injury, but he insists the issues are unrelated. "It's just painful right now, but we just have to get through it," Irving said. Until further notice, consider Irving questionable to play Wednesday against Houston.