In Sunday's NBA All-Star Game, one Dallas Maverick will replace another. Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will take center Anthony Davis's spot in the annual contest, according to a Monday afternoon report from ESPN's Shams Charania.

Following Tuesday’s loss two-point loss in Philadelphia, Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving talked at length about the blockbuster trade that saw Luka Doncic become a member of the Lakers and Anthony Davis head to Dallas.

Irving was selected by NBA commissioner Adam Silver to replace his teammate, Anthony Davis, who is out with a strained left adductor. This is Irving's ninth time to be named to an All-Star team. Irving is expected to play for Team Shaq with LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.