The Dallas Mavericks concluded its two-game Western Conference road trip with Tuesday’s nationally televised game against the Los Angeles Lakers on TNT.

There are three nights of on-court events, highlighted by the Rising Stars competition for first- and second-year players on Friday, the dunk and 3-point contest on Saturday and the All-Star Game on Sunday, which has a new format this year.

SAN FRANCISCO — Kyrie Irving fielded questions from reporters Saturday afternoon during the NBA’s All-Star Media Day. Here’s a brief transcript of what the Dallas Mavericks star said. Irving’s answers have been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis was sidelined during the 2025 NBA All-Star Game due to a left abductor strain, forcing the team to prioritize his recovery over a single All-Star appearance.

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving brought out his best Native American mention when referencing the Mohicans following the All-Star Game.

The Dallas Mavericks shook up the NBA by shipping Luka Doncic to Los Angeles, and now at the All-Star break, Dallas has work to do in the Western Conference.

Anthony Davis returned to Los Angeles for the first time since he was traded to the Mavericks on Feb. 2, but he won't be playing against the Lakers.

An injury denies Davis the chance to play in the teams’ first meeting since their shocking trade, but the 10-time All-Star gets a 2½-minute tribute video in the first quarter and a warm ovation.