D’Angelo Russell is staying in Laker Land.
D’Angelo Russell is staying in Laker Land.
The 28-year-old guard is opting in to his $18.7 million player option for the 2024-25 NBA season, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
Russell cited the arrival of JJ Redick, who took over for Darvin Ham as the Lakers’ head coach, as a big reason why he spurned free agency to return to LA.
“I love what JJ is about and I really see myself thriving under his guidance to help win at a high level,” Russell said, per ESPN.
In his ninth season in the NBA, Russell averaged 18 points per game on 45.6 percent shooting and 41.
