D’Angelo Russell is expected to become a free agent for the second consecutive year due to his impressive performance with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Russell had previously re-signed with the Lakers on a two-year contract worth $37 million, with the second year being a player option. As part of this agreement, Russell forfeited his ability to request a trade.
Despite the Lakers actively exploring trade options for Russell, they were unable to secure a deal with any interested teams before the trade deadline.
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