Kyrie Irving Injury: Updates on Cavaliers Star's Knee Surgery and Recovery | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving had successful surgery this morning in Cleveland at the Cleveland Clinic to repair his fractured left knee cap. The surgery was performed by Cavaliers head team physician Dr. Richard Parker and Dr. Damien Billow. Dr. James Rosneck assisted. Irving's return to basketball activity is projected to be in three to four months and appropriate updates will be issued as he moves through the recovery process.

"(Kyrie being out) is obviously a tough pill to swallow. It sucks for him. It’s a huge blow for our team," LeBron James said, according to CBS Sports NBA. "With Kyrie being out, people are writing us off. That’s fine. I’m motivated to get our guys ready to go tomorrow," James continued.