DALLAS -- Kyrie Irving made a polite request during a news conference Monday evening to introduce him to the Dallas media: Please do not ask him about his future beyond this season.
The Dallas Mavericks traded for Irving last week despite not having any assurances he would remain with the franchise after his contract expires at the end of the season. Irving and the Mavs agreed not to discuss a potential contract extension until after the playoffs, and Irving made it clear Monday that he does not intend to discuss the subject publicly for the remainder of the season.