Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will take center Anthony Davis's spot in the annual contest, according to a Monday afternoon report from ESPN's Shams Charania.

Irving was selected by NBA commissioner Adam Silver to replace his teammate, Anthony Davis, who is out with a strained left adductor. This is Irving's ninth time to be named to an All-Star team. Irving is expected to play for Team Shaq with LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.

Kyrie Irving will be replacing his newest teammate in the All-Star Game. Anthony Davis was voted in an All-Star reserve by the coaches but in his Dallas debut Saturday he strained his adductor muscle and is now out for several weeks,