D'Angelo Russell has joined the Dallas Mavericks on a two-year, $13 million deal, reuniting with former Lakers teammate Anthony Davis. Russell, entering his 11th NBA season, averaged 12.4 points with the Lakers and 12.9 with the Nets last season. He brings a career average of 17.3 points and one All-Star appearance. Russell’s on-court chemistry with Davis, as seen during their time with the Lakers, positions them as potential game-changers for the Mavericks, who hope to improve upon last season's 39-43 record that ended with a play-in game loss to the Grizzlies.

Alongside Russell and Davis, the Mavericks have secured top draft pick Cooper Flagg. Russell and Davis discussed aspirations for the upcoming season, emphasizing a shared goal to achieve something special. With Davis’s history of supporting the Lakers to an NBA title in 2020 and Russell's proven scoring ability, expectations are high as they aim to solidify Dallas's competitive edge in the Western Conference.