The Brooklyn Nets have pulled off an unexpected sign and trade, sending D’Angelo Russell to the Golden State Warriors on a four-year max deal.
Golden State and Brooklyn have agreed on a sign-and-trade, sending D’Angelo Russell to the Warriors on a four-year, $117M maximum contract, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2019
The deal was done five hours after news of Kevin Durant’s decision to leave Golden State for the Nets.
In order to clear space for Russell, the Warriors have sent veteran wing Andre Iguodala and two first round draft picks to the Memphis Grizzlies.