Anthony Davis gave up a $6 million bonus as part of the seismic trade that brought him to the Dallas Mavericks and sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a rare swap of superstars. Perhaps it was the first small step for the 10-time All-Star in trying to illustrate his understanding of the magnitude of a move that infuriated fans of his new team.

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.

Anthony Davis, wearing an all black Dallas Mavericks sweatsuit, was invited to participate in his new team’s halfcourt shooting contest – a gameday ritual following shootarounds. It was his first organized activity with the Mavericks since he and Max Christie were acquired in a blockbuster trade late Saturday,