D'Angelo Russell Elevated to Starting Point Guard for Dallas Mavericks

D'Angelo Russell is moving into the starting lineup for the Dallas Mavericks, a decision made by Head coach Jason Kidd to address the team's 2-5 start. Russell, a veteran point guard, will start alongside Cooper Flagg for the first time in Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. This promotion from the bench is part of a significant lineup shake-up, with the Mavericks' new starting five featuring D’Angelo Russell, Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, PJ Washington, and Daniel Gafford. The team hopes Russell's return to the starting unit will provide a much-needed boost.