Russell gives the Mavericks a reliable short-term replacement for Irving, who is expected to be sidelined until at least January due to a torn ACL. When Irving returns, Russell should provide valuable backcourt depth for a Dallas team aiming to make a deep playoff run.

One of the biggest moves in Mavericks history was the trade for Kyrie Irving, which occurred in 2023 after the collapse of the Irving-James Harden-Kevin Durant

The Dallas Mavericks will look different heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. All-Star guard Kyrie Irving won’t be available for most of the campaign, as he’s recovering from a torn ACL injury.

The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2025-26 NBA season with many doubts and, at the same time, high expectations. The Texas franchise faces a transitional year following the controversi

Mark Cuban discussed Shams Charania’s pivotal involvement in the Dallas Mavericks’ acquisition of Kyrie Irving.

Former Dallas Mavericks champion and 2012 Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler is now a player development coach for the Mavericks. But just like everybody, he was completely caught off guard by the stunning trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.

Dallas Mavericks holds rare depth at the position as Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II give the Mavericks two elite centers alongside No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.