Russell began the 2024-25 season as a member of the Lakers before getting traded back to Brooklyn in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith. On the year, Russell averaged 12.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1 steal per game.

The Dallas Mavericks made their second signing in recent days before the NBA Draft, extending guard Kyrie Irving on a three-year deal.

Now that the Dallas Mavericks have Kyrie Irving locked in with a new contract, they can turn their attention toward adding another starting-caliber point guard while he recovers from a torn ACL.