Mavs Sign Russell, Dinwiddie Leaves, Shammgod Departs

The Dallas Mavericks are making significant changes ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, including the departure of assistant coach God Shammgod, who has joined the Orlando Magic to help develop their young guards. On the roster front, the Mavericks signed D'Angelo Russell to a two-year, $13 million contract to fill in for Kyrie Irving, who is recovering from an ACL tear and is expected to return in January. Spencer Dinwiddie, a key contributor in recent seasons, has left the Mavericks and signed a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Dallas is focusing on building around new talent, including No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and center Daniel Gafford. These moves reflect the Mavericks' strategy to maintain depth and competitiveness after the loss of star Luka Doncic. Separately, the Melbourne Mavericks have secured captain Amy Parmenter for the 2026 netball season after a landmark win.