Kyrie Irving ruled out for Tuesday’s matchup against Sixers

Kyrie Irving had to leave the Boston Celtics’ game on Saturday just before halftime with a sprained right knee. Things, of course, went from bad to worse for the Celtics, with the Los Angeles Clippers coming back to win 123-112.

Up until Marcus Morris’ comments after the game, Irving’s health was of the utmost concern, despite the ridiculousness of the loss. However, the Celtics’ received some good news on Sunday their star’s health.

#NEBHInjuryReport Kyrie Irving underwent an MRI this morning at New England Baptist Hospital and has been diagnosed with a strained right knee. His status is day-to-day.

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 10, 2019

Still, Irving will be held of Tuesday’s matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers, as will Aron Baynes.

#NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow vs. Philadelphia:

Aron Baynes (left foot contusion) – OUT
Kyrie Irving (strained right knee) – OUT

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 11, 2019

Irving did show up to Celtics practice on Monday, but he did not participate.

Kyrie Irving in sweats as the Celtics wrap up practice. Looks like he didn’t practice with the team.

— Jay King (@ByJayKing) February 11, 2019

Kyrie Irving is here at practice in sweats. No surprise to see he sat out with his knee strain.

— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) February 11, 2019

With the Celtics’ following Tuesday up with a Wednesday game against Detroit, it would make sense to see Boston’s lone 2019 All-Star sit out of that one, as well. Speaking of the NBA All-Star Game, that’s on Sunday. One would think Irving sits that out given the injury and how it occurred so close to the game. The optics wouldn’t be great if he decided to suit up and play in a meaningless game alongside LeBron James.