Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disc in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediately known.

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks moves the ball down court against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on January 01, 2

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has a bulging disc in his back that's expected to sideline him for at least 1 to 2 weeks, ESPN reports. It's not clear from the report how or when Irving sustained the injury.

In recent weeks, the Dallas Mavericks have relied on Kyrie Irving to lead the team. The All-Star guard has stepped into a bigger role due to Luka Doncic's injury-induced absence. Irving's scoring and playmaking ability likely eased some of the blow of Doncic's forced absence.