Devin Harris: ‘You need guys like D’Angelo’

PLANO – The best scouting reports in the NBA come from the players who have to guard against – and score against – top-flight opponents.

Devin Harris’ career overlapped D’Angelo Russell for three seasons and he also watched after his retirement as the fellow guard developed into an All-Star and a strong scorer.

The bottom line: in Harris’ estimation, signing Russell in free agency is what the Mavericks need.

“An incredible shooter, great shot-maker,” Harris said Tuesday as he attended the Mavs Academy Hoop Camp at Prestonwood. “He’s somebody that can do it off the dribble or spot up.

“You look at how they’re constructing the team, obviously they decided to go big, but shooting is at a premium…