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Lakers Rumors: D’Angelo Russell Interested In Playing For Lithuania National Team

This summer, the Los Angeles Lakers were well-represented in the Olympic Games in Paris as LeBron James and Anthony Davis led Team USA to a Gold Medal while Rui Hachimura had a strong showing for his native Japan. When the Olympics come to Los Angeles in 2028, another member of this Lakers roster could also be participating in point guard D’Angelo Russell.

According to Basketnews.com, Russell has expressed interest in representing Lithuania internationally and that idea has been presented to the President of the country:

Los Angeles Lakers star guard D’Angelo Russell is interested in playing for Lithuania internationally in FIBA tournaments.