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Mavericks' starting lineup meltdown already has a painfully obvious fix

The answer to the Mavericks' struggles is obvious, and Jason Kidd has to consider this change.

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The Dallas Mavericks' 2025-26 season has not gone according to plan, as they fell to 1-3 last night after a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at home, and a change to the usual starting lineup may be key in finally unlocking the offense.

Jason Kidd needs to consider starting D'Angelo Russell, regardless of the head-scratching plays he sometimes commits, and the difference in the way the offense flows is obvious when he's on the floor.