Since becoming an All-Star, Russell's career has taken a strange path. He was included in the sign-and-trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Nets, sending Russell to the Golden State Warriors, and he was traded soon after to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Andrew Wiggins.

The signing of an all-star point guard in free agency will help offset the loss of Kyrie Irving, who will miss the beginning of next season.

Breaking: Free agent guard D'Angelo Russell has agreed on a two-year, $13 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell ESPN. Mavericks officials and CAA Co-Heads of Basketball Austin Brown/Aaron Mintz and Antonio Russell reached the new contract after free agency began. pic.twitter.com/eljDwhDSUu

Many took that quote as a message that James could potentially request a trade. Read more: Report: Lakers, Deandre Ayton Rumors Receive Massive Update. Paul's statement made it cl

In what would be an incredible piece of irony, the Dallas Mavericks have been linked to a possible trade for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.