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

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.

Kyrie Irving will return to the Dallas Mavericks’ lineup against the Los Angeles Clippers after missing one game with a sore shoulder, but Luka Doncic will miss his second consecutive game because of a left heel contusion.

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.

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.

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.

In Doncic's most recent game, he led the Mavs to a 143-133 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The All-Star forward had 45 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists, three steals and tw