Reason Behind D’Angelo Russell’s Makeshift Contract With Lakers Gets Revealed by ESPN Insider

Russell is not likely to get a deal worth about $18 million. Players in their late 20s who possess excellent offensive skills but poor defensive play are accepting minimum deals following the adoption of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Since the previous season, the Lakers have also indicated that they intend to trade D'Angelo Russell. He was regarded as a trade chip to acquire Dejounte Murray during the February deadline, but ultimately things didn't work out.
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