Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

D’Angelo Russell seeks to capitalize on his contract negotiations during the offseason

D’Angelo Russell eyes contractual leverage in offseason


As the offseason looms, D’Angelo Russell finds himself at a crossroads with a significant decision ahead regarding his future in the NBA.

Following the conclusion of the season-ending Game 5 loss against the Denver Nuggets, Russell hinted at his intention to leverage his contractual situation, signaling a potential move towards unrestricted free agency.

With a player option worth $18.7 million for the upcoming season, Russell acknowledges the strategic position he holds and aims to capitalize on the leverage it provides.

“When I signed my contract last year, I knew what position I was going to put myself in, so to be in that position now with a little leverage, I’ll try to take advantage of it,” he said during the postgame press conference.

Throughout the regular season, Russell averaged 18 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game, demonstrating his value on the court.

However, Russell’s performance saw a slight decline during the playoffs, with his numbers dipping to 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game across five playoff matchups.