The deal shined the spotlight on the Mavericks' new starting lineup with Anthony Davis as the team's new star player opposite Kyrie Irving at the point guard position. The Mavericks have begun starting 2021 second round pick (number 44 overall out of Pepperdine University) Kessler Edwards at the power forward position.

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis, center, shakes hands with guard Kyrie Irving (11) before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles.

A leaked audio from the intense Lakers vs. Mavericks matchup has revealed a heated, NSFW exchange between Kyrie Irving and Jarred Vanderbilt.

Dallas faces Los Angeles for a Western Conference matchup Tuesday. Tuesday's meeting is the first of the season for the squads.