In the aftermath of left knee surgery, Boston Celtics All-Star guard Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the regular season and playoffs, league sources told ESPN.
The Celtics are expected to make an announcement soon, sources said.
The Celtics and Irving are evaluating further possible medical options to treat his left knee, sources said
The loss of Irving is a devastating blow for the Celtics' hopes of competing for the Eastern Conference championship. The Celtics hold the No. 2 seed in the conference. Irving, a five-time NBA All-Star, has averaged 24.