Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Off injury report for Monday
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Russell (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Heat.
Russell is set to return from a two-game absence due to illness, and the veteran point guard could take on an increased role if Brandon Williams (back) is downgraded from questionable to out. Over his last five outings, Russell has averaged 15.2 points, 5.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 24.4 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Out for Saturday
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Russell (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies.
This will be the second straight game on the sidelines for Russell, which should help Jaden Hardy stay in the rotation. Russell's next chance to play will come Monday in Miami.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Iffy to play Saturday
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Russell (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Russell is in danger of missing a second consecutive game while battling an illness. If he's not cleared to play Saturday, then Brandon Williams, Max Christie and Jaden Hardy would be in line for expanded roles on offense.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Won't play Friday
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Russell (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
With Russell unavailable Friday night, Jaden Hardy should get some time to shine in the second unit, and Brandon Williams will get all the run he can handle. For now, Russell should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Dealing with illness
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Russell (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Russell was a late addition to the injury report after waking up under the weather. Friday is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Mavericks may proceed with caution. Jaden Hardy could see some extra reps behind Brandon Williams if Russell is unable to give it a go.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Fills stat sheet in loss
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Russell generated 23 points (9-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and a steal during Wednesday's 113-111 loss to the Knicks.
Russell's November production has been a rollercoaster. He started the month with a 31-point outburst and a 10-point, 12-assist double-double before scoring in single digits for five consecutive contests. Russell has rebounded from the dry spell with four solid outings, including Wednesday's performance. During that four-game stretch, Russell is averaging 17.8 points, 5.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds over 27.0 minutes.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Nets 28 points with two steals
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Russell provided 28 points (11-24 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 6-9 FT), six rebounds, five assists, two steals and seven turnovers in 39 minutes during Friday's 133-127 double overtime loss to the Clippers.
Russell caught fire late and hit four straight game-tying buckets to send the game to overtime, but unfortunately, he also missed some key free throws during the overtime period that would have put Dallas on top. He committed more turnovers than assists and bricked all six of his three-point attempts, but he still finished with a team-best rating of plus-24.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Returning to bench role
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Russell isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bucks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Russell failed to take advantage of his recent move to the starting five, averaging 8.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in three straight starts. He'll move to a bench role Monday, which allows Brandon Williams to make his first start of the 2025-26 campaign.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Disappointing results in first unit
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Russell ended Wednesday's 101-99 loss to New Orleans with nine points (3-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists and one block in 21 minutes.
Head coach Jason Kidd chose to deploy a more traditional point guard in Russell in the starting lineup, though that didn't aid the Mavericks' sputtering offense. Russell has been unable to gain much traction with Dallas so far -- he's scored in double figures in just four of his first eight contests. However, the veteran guard has shown enough signs of life lately to remain worth holding in most fantasy leagues until Kyrie Irving (knee) returns, with Russell averaging 16.2 points, 6.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 three-pointers in 26.5 minutes over his past six outings.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Jumps into starting lineup
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Russell is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Russell will make his first start of the 2025-26 season, replacing Klay Thompson in the first unit. Despite his reserve role, Russell had played 29 or more minutes in four of his last five games. During that five-game stretch, he averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 assists and 4.0 rebounds.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Double-doubles in loss
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Russell closed Monday's 110-102 loss to Houston with 10 points (2-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and 12 assists across 29 minutes.
Russell handed out a season-high 12 assists, recording his first double-double as a member of the Mavericks. After a disastrous start to the season, Russell has crept his way back into the standard-league discussion, averaging 18.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 3.0 three-pointers in 26.2 minutes per game across the past three contests.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Hits for season-high 31 in loss
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Russell notched 31 points (10-17 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 122-110 loss to the Pistons in Mexico City.
The veteran guard led the Mavs in scoring on the night, with Cooper Flagg a distant second at 16 points. The 31 points and seven made three-pointers were season highs for Russell, who has adjusted quickly to his role on the second unit and is averaging 19.5 points, 6.0 assists, 4.0 boards, 2.8 threes and 1.0 steals in 27.3 minutes over the last four games.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Good to go
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Russell (knee) will play in Saturday's game against the Pistons, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Russell was deemed questionable leading up to Saturday's contest due to a bruised left knee. However, the veteran point guard will suit up and likely be one of the Mavericks' top bench options once again. In his last three appearances, Russell has averaged 15.7 points, 7.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 26.3 minutes. He came off the bench in all three outings.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Questionable for Saturday
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Russell is questionable for play Saturday against the Pistons due to a left knee contusion.
If Russell can't give it a go Saturday, Cooper Flagg would get all the run he could handle, and Brandon Williams would likely be turned loose in the second unit. Check back for another update on Russell closer to Saturday's tip-off.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Logs 20 minutes in loss
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Russell had nine points (3-14 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and one block over 30 minutes during Monday's 101-94 loss to the Thunder.
Russell featured heavily again Monday, playing at least 29 minutes for the second straight game. After barely touching the floor during the first two games, it appears head coach Jason Kidd has realized that there is some benefit to having a point guard on the floor. Cooper Flagg suffered a shoulder injury during the game, and if he is to miss any time, Russell would become a popular target in standard fantasy formats.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Snaps out of funk with 24 points
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Russell posted 24 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals over 29 minutes during Sunday's 139-129 victory over the Raptors.
Russell got off to a horrendous start, bricking his first seven shot attempts, but after drilling a buzzer-beating triple midway through the second quarter, he was able to find his rhythm and turn things around. Russell had been a negligible part of the rotation through the first two games of the season, but he logged major minutes Sunday and was in the closing lineup in the win, which hints he's curried some favor with head coach Jason Kidd. It'll be interesting to see what his minutes look like Monday against the Thunder.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Invisible in opening loss
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Russell closed Wednesday's 125-92 loss to San Antonio with six points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 15 minutes.
Russell played just 15 minutes off the bench, a worrying sign for anyone who took a chance on him in drafts. While there had been speculation he would come off the bench, the hope was that he would still see enough playing time to warrant a spot in most fantasy leagues. Those who took a chance on him might want to wait another game or two before cutting bait, just in case the result had something to do with his limited playing time.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Likely to begin year in bench role
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Russell is preparing to begin the season in a bench role, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com.
The Mavericks instead intend to deploy No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg as their starting point guard for Wednesday's season opener against the Spurs. That said, Russell should still play a significant role in the second unit as long as Kyrie Irving (knee) is on the shelf. It appears that Naji Marshall is a candidate to open the new campaign with the first unit.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Ready to face LAL
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Russell (rest) will play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Lakers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Russell rested during the Mavs' previous exhibition contest, but he'll be available for Dallas on Wednesday. The veteran point guard is slotted to open the 2025-26 regular season as the Mavericks' starting PG while Kyrie Irving recovers from a torn ACL.
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Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell: Won't play Monday
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Russell (rest) will not play in Monday's preseason game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Russell will rest Monday after posting a modest line of seven points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal in 22 minutes Saturday against the Hornets. His next opportunity to take the court comes Wednesday against the Lakers.
