The first time D’Angelo Russell left the Lakers, it wasn’t his choice, as he was shipped out in a trade to salary dump Timofey Mozgov and clear the way for Lonzo Ball in the backcourt. Five years later, faced with his own decision in NBA free agency, he’s decided to remain with the team that drafted him.
According to his agents, Russell is re-signing with the Lakers on a two-year, $37 million deal:
Free agent G D’Angelo Russell has agreed on a two-year, $37 million contract to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, co-heads of @CAA_Basketball Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz along with Antonio Russell tell ESPN.