Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, an oft-mentioned player in trade talks, has decided to opt into the final year of his contract, according to people with knowledge of the decision not authorized to speak publicly. The deal is worth $18.7 million.
Russell averaged 18 points and 6.3 assists on 45.6% shooting from the field and 41.5% from three-point range. His 226 made threes last season was a franchise record.
Friday was “D’Angelo Russell Day” in Louisville, Ky. in recognition of his philanthropy in his hometown.
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Russell has been in and out of trade rumors through most of his time back with the Lakers after uneven postseason performances.