D’Angelo Russell was as soon as tabbed because the Los Angeles Lakers level guard of the longer term. It has been a circuitous path since Russell’s first two NBA seasons in LA, nevertheless it appears we’re proper again the place we began.
Russell was traded to the Lakers from the Minnesota Timberwolves on the commerce deadline in a three-team deal that additionally concerned the Utah Jazz. Russell has spent elements of the final six seasons with the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors and the Wolves earlier than returning to the LA.
ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Russell hopes being in Los Angeles is one thing that sticks this time round.
“D’Angelo Russell very a lot needed a second probability in LA with the Lakers and also you’ve seen the influence he made coming again in opposition to Toronto the opposite night time, taking part in nice in a win, and once more tonight,” Wojnarowski stated. “He needs to be the purpose guard of the longer term for this group. He’ll be a free agent this summer time.”
Russell and the Lakers reportedly have mutual curiosity in a contract extension. Barring that getting finished, Russell shall be a free agent this summer time and Los Angeles could have his full Chicken rights in July.
