Finally, the last factor that’s affected each set of negotiations the Lakers have had is D’Angelo Russell’s reputation around the league. Portland has no interest in Russell, according to sources close to that situation. League sources also say Washington is wary of pairing Russell with fellow space cadet Jordan Poole. Toronto and Brooklyn are more open to acquiring the nine-year veteran, but more for his expiring contract than for what he’d do on the court.
Source: Lakers Daily
Source: Lakers Daily
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Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
New Lakers mailbag:
— Why trading sooner than later is better
— Rui vs. Vando for the 5th starter spot
— DLo’s ceiling
— Christian Wood’s fit
— If there is a trade that could make LA favorites
— Jerami Grant, Walker Kessler and more
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=2OLYXc… pic.x.com/6sr1wcajv6 – 4:56 PM
New Lakers mailbag:
— Why trading sooner than later is better
— Rui vs. Vando for the 5th starter spot
— DLo’s ceiling
— Christian Wood’s fit
— If there is a trade that could make LA favorites
— Jerami Grant, Walker Kessler and more
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=2OLYXc… pic.x.com/6sr1wcajv6 – 4:56 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Latest @BleacherReport A D’Angelo Russell 3-Team Trade to Help L.A. Lakers Retool, Sign Markelle Fultz –> A different approach for LAL, instead of going big $/names, opting for flexibility and depth. Just a thought with help from CHA/UTA
bleacherreport.com/articles/10131… – 2:37 PM
Latest @BleacherReport A D’Angelo Russell 3-Team Trade to Help L.A. Lakers Retool, Sign Markelle Fultz –> A different approach for LAL, instead of going big $/names, opting for flexibility and depth. Just a thought with help from CHA/UTA
bleacherreport.com/articles/10131… – 2:37 PM
More on this storyline
Sources say in the days leading up to Russell’s decision to opt into his contract this season, Los Angeles starting quietly canvassing the league for deals. When he finally did exercise his player option, Pelinka started really working to find him a new home, to no avail. The crux of the issue: L.A. needs Russell a lot more than teams around the league do. He’s their starting point guard. He played legitimately well last regular season, and if moved, his production would need to be replaced. -via Lakers Daily / August 10, 2024
D’Angelo Russell: I thought he was going to Miami. Devin Booker: That’s where I was hoping… Miami was my best workout, and then I remember, I think Pat Riley came into he did an interview and he’s like ‘we’re looking for a player like Klay Thompson, we need to up our shooting.’ And I just shot 40 in college… I’m like ‘oh yeah’, I’m looking at spots right down there by the arena… Draft is crazy, your life changes like that, you have no control over it really. -via YouTube / August 4, 2024
ClutchPoints: “He should’ve been Rookie of the Year, [Defensive Player of the Year], Most Improved, All-NBA, MVP.” D’Angelo Russell with some HIGH praise for Victor Wembanyama 🗣️ (via @TidalLeague / Run Your Race) -via Twitter / July 30, 2024
