Long announced about the departure of the Los Angeles Lakers before the trade deadline in February, D’Angelo Russell managed to reverse the trend thanks to its performances. Valuable during this regular season, the playmaker has strengthened his credit within the NBA.
And this summer, the former Brooklyn Nets player has the possibility of becoming a free agent. Indeed, last summer, he signed a two-year, $36 million contract with the Angelenos. But it is a “player option”at $18.7 million, in the second year.
By declining this option, Russell can therefore study his possibilities. And precisely, according to the information by The Athletic journalist Jovan Buhaa team follows him with great attention: the Orlando Magic.
With money to spend, the Florida team is seen as a serious threat. On the Lakers side, we obviously do not want to lose D’Angelo Russell without the slightest compensation.
If it is not considered essential, it would be better to keep it, at least temporarily, to have the opportunity to exchange it later. It can also be useful to integrate a trade to find a third superstar.
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2024-03-31 10:57:00
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