NBA star guard Russell has joined the Mavericks, expected to fill the void left by the team's leading player Irving.

On July 1st Beijing time, well-known ESPN reporter Charania reported that this season's NBA star guard D'Angelo Russellhas signed a 2-year, $13 million deal (about 93 million RMB) and will be joining the Mavericks in the new season.

Star guard D'Angelo Russell

reports indicate that the Mavericks will use the $5.7 million taxpayer mid-level exception to sign D'Angelo Russell, with the second year of the contract being a player option. Currently 29 years old, D'Angelo Russellplayed 29 games for the Lakers this season but had underwhelming performance, averaging a career-low 12.4 points, along with 4.7 assists and 2.8 rebounds. Mid-season, he was traded back to his former team, the Nets, where he averaged 12.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists.

D'Angelo Russellis expected to fill the gap left by the Mavericks’ star player Irving, who tore his left ACL in March and is out for the rest of the season, with a return anticipated early next year. At this time, D'Angelo Russellwill play a crucial role. Additionally, in the new season, he will reunite as teammates with "AD" Anthony Davis, who previously played with him on the Lakers.