In a recent interview, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving praised Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards before their upcoming game.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving had some kind words to say about Anthony Edwards ahead of their Christmas Day clash.

The Dallas Mavericks will play their second straight game at home against the LA Clippers on Saturday after losing 118-95 to the Clips on Thursday. They played that game without Luka Doncic (heel contusion) and Kyrie Irving (shoulder soreness), hoping one or both could be back for this game on Saturday.

Tommy and his family met with the Mavericks superstar outside of the team’s locker room moments before Doncic went through his pregame workout routine. A smile and look of disbelief graced Tommy’s face as Doncic signed a basketball and two towels that also displayed Kyrie Irving.

Luka Doncic is returning to the Dallas lineup Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing the Mavericks’ two previous games with a left heel contusion. Doncic won last season’s scoring title with a career-best 33.

The LA Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night by a final score of 118-95, taking advantage of both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving being out with

Luka Doncic, who has been battling a left heel contusion, returned from a two-game absence to score 27 points, Daniel Gafford added 23 off the bench and Kyrie Irving finished with 20 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-108 Monday.