D’Angelo Russell will continue playing for the Washington Wizards through the 2025-26 NBA season, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. This follows a complex three-team trade involving the Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets, where Russell was sent from Dallas to Washington. The trade also included NBA star Anthony Davis, who was moved along with Jaden Hardy and Dante Exum as part of the deal.
Despite the trade being completed, Anthony Davis has yet to play for his new team. Wizards general manager Will Dawkins stated that Davis is not required to join the team until they determine the best course of action.
Russell’s Uncertain Future and Lack of Interest from Other Teams
Russell remains a member of the Wizards but has not attracted interest from other NBA organizations. Siegel reported that the guard is expected to spend the remainder of the current campaign with Washington. Fans have expressed strong reactions to this development on social media, sharing a range of opinions about Russell’s ongoing struggles.
“lmaooo. I swear they sent Dlo to haunt Anthony Davis for the rest of his life,” a fan said.
“This is the most depressing tweet I’ve seen in my life 😭” another fan commented.
“bro got sent to the gulag 😭” one fan said.
Many supporters have noted Russell’s declining value throughout the league in recent years, reflecting on his earlier status as an All-Star.
“All-Star to zero suitors in a few years. NBA is ice cold 🧊” someone commented.
“i swear folks were telling me he was next up at some point,” a comment read.
“Career is on life support. Hope he saved and invested correctly,” one fan commented.
D’Angelo Russell’s Previous Attempts to Prove Himself in Dallas
At the start of the current season, Russell hoped to silence critics by finding stability with the Dallas Mavericks. He viewed Dallas as a team offering solid structure, which he believed could help him regain his footing after several moves across the league.
“I’ve had limited structure in my career,” said Russell. “To get to an organization that has…full on structure from the youth, from the coaches, from the veterans, to plug me into something like that. I like my odds, too.”
Unfortunately, Russell’s time in Dallas did not meet his expectations. He appeared in only 26 games and was not named the starting point guard. Instead, coach Jason Kidd chose Cooper Flagg for that role, leaving Russell playing limited minutes. During his stint with the Mavericks, Russell posted career-low numbers, averaging just 10.2 points per game with a 29.5% success rate on three-point shots.
Context of Russell’s Career and What Lies Ahead
Russell was once a key player for the Brooklyn Nets but has since struggled to establish a consistent role on any team. His frequent moves around the league have hindered his ability to find the stability he sought. Remaining with the Wizards now, his future remains uncertain as he attempts to revive his career.
Moving forward, the Wizards will need to decide how Russell fits into their plans while continuing to evaluate Anthony Davis’s role with the team. The Anthony Davis trade impact has yet to fully unfold, but it has clearly created challenges for both players involved and the organizations managing their careers.
D’Angelo Russell will reportedly play the rest of the season for the Wizards after receiving zero interest from other NBA teams, per @BrettSiegelNBA
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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 27, 2026
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bro got sent to the gulag 😭
— SleeperRockets (@SleeperRockets) February 27, 2026
i swear folks were telling me he was next up at some point
— Richie (@MeeSowCorny) February 27, 2026
Career is on life support.
Hope he saved and invested correctly pic.twitter.com/bLNtLiR1p0— ❌ (@XcpJ9) February 27, 2026
"I've had limited structure in my career… to get to an organization that has…full on structure from the youth, from the coaches, from the veterans to plug me into something like that. I like my odds, too."
D'Angelo Russell agrees with @IsaacLHarris about his fit pic.twitter.com/tguU3eUXtZ
— Locked On Mavs (@LockedOnMavs) September 30, 2025
