D’Angelo Russell’s future in Los Angeles hangs in the balance. Sources close to the situation cited by ESPN y Lakers Daily indicate that the Lakers are preparing for the scenario in which D’Angelo Russell decides not to exercise his player option. However, they do not completely rule out that he may accept this option worth 18.6 million for the 2024-25 season. If so, both media outlets report that the Los Angeles franchise would work to close his transfer.
It is believed that the Lakers will resume negotiations with Atlanta for Dejounte Murray. And Russell, with the last year of his contract, would be an attractive option to include in a hypothetical operation for the guard of the Hawks. On the contrary, the gold and purple would try to retain him with “a reasonable contract” if he decides to leave in free agency.
Russell’s decision will have a significant impact on the plans of Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office this summer. Sources indicate that within the organization there are doubts about the performance of Russell and Austin Reaves on a team with championship aspirations, so he would not be the only player on the starting ramp.
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In the case of Russell, some sources have mentioned the Orlando Magic as a potential destination, although there is some skepticism about Florida’s real interest in the point guard. In fact, Russell’s disappointing performances in the last two playoffs have raised questions about his reliability in crucial moments, and not just in California. Additionally, the Lakers are concerned about the 28-year-old point guard’s, at times, unpredictable personality and how his decisions can affect locker room dynamics.
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2024-06-26 20:00:00
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