The Dallas Mavericks are struggling to find a reliable point guard, a problem highlighted by their 0‑2 start to the 2025‑26 NBA season and the injury‑related absence of Kyrie Irving. Coach Jason Kidd has been favoring Cooper Flagg at the position, even though the roster includes three natural point guards: D’Angelo Russell, Brandon Williams, and Ryan Nembhard. Russell has seen just 24 minutes over two games, with Kidd citing rhythm and the desire to give Williams and Nembhard opportunities as reasons for the limited playing time. “I think it’s just about rhythm,” Kidd explained. “We have B‑Will and Ryan trying to figure out who we can play early in the season… Understanding the depth of the team right now at that position, we’re shorthanded.”
Veteran Anthony Davis, however, downplayed the impact of the point‑guard situation on the Mavericks’ offense. “Nah, I mean, the only thing I see is teams picking us up full‑court, which is different for us, and that’s kind of really the only thing,” he said. “We’re starting offense a little later in the clock.” The Mavericks have averaged 21.5 assists per game, the fourth‑lowest total in the league, while Russell averages just 3.0 assists per game despite playing significantly fewer minutes than Flagg.
Fans have been critical of Kidd’s comments, reminding him of the franchise’s decision to trade five‑time All‑NBA player Luka Doncic for Davis in February. Doncic has thrived with the Los Angeles Lakers, posting 46.0 points, 11.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game. Supporters point out the irony of Kidd’s remarks, noting that the team gave up a player who could have solved their point‑guard woes. As the Mavericks continue to struggle, it remains to be seen how they will address the point‑guard issue and turn their season around.
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