According to the Dallas Hoops Journal, a local media in Dallas, there is news that Mavericks guard Russell's attitude in training and his laziness on the defensive end have angered many teammates.
According to previous reports, the Mavericks are open to trading Russell.
Russell’s salary this year is US$5.685 million. He previously signed a two-year, full contract with the Mavericks worth a total of $11.654 million, which expires next year.