Since the elimination of the Los Angeles Lakers in the Playoffs, the future of D’Angelo Russell talk a lot. A free agent this summer, the playmaker received criticism in the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets (0-4). To the point of passing on the bench during Game 4.
There are therefore serious doubts about the intentions of the Angelenos with the ex-Minnesota Timberwolves player on this offseason. At this position, Kyrie Irving or Fred VanVleet were presented in the viewfinder of the Californians.
And precisely, the journalist of The Athletic Jovan Buha explained that the Lakers would like to use Russell in a sign-and-trade. In this scenario, Los Angeles would see itself doing business with the Toronto Raptors for VanVleet.
On paper, this is an enticing option for Coach’s men Darwin Ham. But can FVV agree? After all, on the market, he has a good popularity rating and is likely to receive many offers.
Moreover, nothing says that the Raptors have the desire to recover D’Angelo Russell. Especially if the latter, to accept a sign-and-trade, gets his hands on an XXL deal. In any case, the Lakers are looking for the right solution.
D’Angelo Russell, a conditional future at the Lakers…
2023-06-01 06:27:00
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