Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving finally get to team up. Davis addressed the media on Tuesday after the shocking trade that sent him to the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. The 10-time All-Star said he's excited about the move, largely because he and Irving have talked about teaming up for years.

Davis, 31, and Irving, 32, will be the foundational pieces of a Mavericks team that believes it can compete for championships.

New Mavericks big man Anthony Davis gives his initial thoughts on playing with Kyrie Irving in Dallas after being traded from the Lakers

Before the Mavericks-76ers game on Tuesday, Dallas announced important news regarding the health of Kyrie Irving . Irving has been removed from the injury report after missing Sunday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to right shoulder soreness. Irving is currently averaging 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.

Anthony Davis was "shocked" at being traded to the Mavericks, but now he just wants to get healthy and play basketball.

Anthony Davis was blindsided by the blockbuster trade to Dallas but is now embracing the opportunity to lead the Mavericks to championship contention.

Doncic has been out since Christmas Day with a calf injury, and fans likely won't get to see him again until around the Feb. 14 All-Star break. Davis is dealing with an injury of his own, suffering an abdominal muscle strain on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers.