D'Angelo Russell News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Jumps into starting lineup Russell is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in loss 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson scores a season-high 27 points to lead Rockets to fourth straight win

Amen Thompson scored a season-high 27 points, Alperen Sengun added 26 points and 11 rebounds and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Dallas Mavericks for a 110-102 victory on Monday...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Hits for season-high 31 in loss 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 Cit...

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Duren's 33 points lead Pistons to victory over Mavericks in Mexico City

Jalen Duren had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Cade Cunningham added 21 points with 18 assists and the Detroit Pistons pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 12...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Russell (knee) will play in Saturday's game against the Pistons, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Impact Russell was termed 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.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Russell is questionable for play Saturday against the Pistons due to a left knee contusion.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 20 minutes in loss 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder withstand furious Mavericks rally to win 101-94, improving to 4-0

Isaiah Hartenstein had 16 points and 12 points — and scored Oklahoma City’s only two field goals of the final 8:28 — as the Thunder withstood a furious Dallas rally to beat the Mav...

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Snaps out of funk with 24 points 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.

Impact Russell got off to a horrendous start in this one, 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.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks won't label D'Angelo Russell as sixth man despite current bench role “Whatever the role is for me, I’m just ready to attack it,” Russell said after coming off the bench in the Mavs’ season opener.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

"Man, start D'Angelo Russell till Kyrie comes back" – Charles Barkley rips the Mavs for mishandling Cooper Flagg's debut as a point guard experiment Charles Barkley blasts the Mavericks for starting the rookie at point guard.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Invisible in opening loss 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to begin year in bench role Russell is preparing to begin the season in a bench role, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to face LAL Russell (rest) will play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Lakers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Russell (rest) will not play in Monday's preseason game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Modest performance Saturday Russell compiled seven points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal in 22 minutes during Saturday's preseason loss to the Hornets.

Impact Russell was somewhat disappointing again Saturday, continuing what has been an underwhelming start to his career in Dallas. While he did hand out a team-high five assists, his shooting let him down, both from the field and the stripe. With Kyrie Irving likely out until at least January with a knee injury, Russell will serve as the starting point guard. He is worth drafting in all standard leagues, although managers may have to temper their expectations given the talent around him.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deals five assists in preseason win Russell totaled five points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT, 1-3 3Pt), five assists and two rebounds over 15 minutes on Monday's 106-89 preseason win over Oklahoma City.

Impact Russell will be the clear starter at point guard for the Mavericks until Kyrie Irving (knee) returns. Irving will remain out until January at the earliest, and Russell should see max minutes due to a lack of clear competition on the depth chart.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

D'Angelo Russell announces incredible personal news ahead of Mavericks season | Sporting News D'Angelo Russell has had a memorable offseason.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

D'Angelo Russell snubs Los Angeles Lakers while praising Brooklyn Nets D'Angelo Russell has spoken poorly of the Los Angeles Lakers in a recent interview, while praising the Brooklyn Nets franchise in comparison...

AUGUST 6, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Nico Harrison's Message to D'Angelo Russell After Mavericks Signing Revealed Harrison’s bold welcome.

JULY 10, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Klay Thompson Relishes Second Chance to Play With D'Angelo Russell on Dallas Mavericks Klay Thompson and D’Angelo Russell may have been teammates for half a season, but will share the court for the first time on the Dallas Mave...

JULY 7, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mavericks depth chart analysis: How D'Angelo Russell, Dante Exum moves will impact Dallas The Mavericks have emphasized their PG position this offseason. Here’s where players like D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum fit on the depth c...

JULY 3, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

D'Angelo Russell reacts to $13 million deal with Mavericks | Sporting News The Mavericks are loading up for a title run.

JULY 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mavericks reach agreement with D'Angelo Russell: 3 thoughts about the fit Dallas lost backcourt star power after trading Luka Dončić and seeing Kyrie Irving go down with an ACL tear.

JULY 1, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

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Amen Thompson scores a season-high 27 points to lead Rockets to fourth straight win

Jalen Duren's 33 points lead Pistons to victory over Mavericks in Mexico City

Thunder withstand furious Mavericks rally to win 101-94, improving to 4-0