Irving spoke publicly about the trade for the first time on Tuesday after putting up 34 points, nine rebounds and four assists in the Mavericks' loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. "J

Doncic also shut down rumors that have surfaced since the trade, including an unfounded claim from the Mavericks. Per ESPN's Tim McMahon, Dallas had 'major concerns' about his conditioning 'issues' and making a commitment to a supermax contract extension this summer.