28-year-old Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell exercises $18.7M player option, staying with the team for next season.

Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell, 28, will exercise his $18.7 million player option, choosing to remain with the team for the next season. Despite being mentioned in trade negotiations, Russell averaged 18 points and 6.3 assists last season, setting a franchise record with 226 3-pointers. This decision comes as he admires head coach Frank Vogel and believes he can develop his skills under Vogel's guidance.

June 28, 2024
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