The Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell might get acquired by the San Antonio Spurs this summer. The Spurs have exploited the lottery system and have landed a generational talent. Now, they have two options: they can either tank again and hope for a brilliant lottery pick just like this time or they can build their roster around the player they have just signed.
The Denver Nuggets knocked out the Lakers in the conference finals last season. They went on to win the championship as well. But the Lakers were left to introspect on what went wrong for them. They might have figured that out by now, and they would be making some changes to their roster. Should they trade off Russell to improve themselves? The Spurs want the point guard. Will they manage to sign him? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers involving D’Angelo Russell.
What would the Spurs offer for D’Angelo Russell?
The Spurs are likely to offer Keldon Johnson in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Maxwell Lewis and a 2029 first-round pick. The Lakers might be concerned about giving away the draft pick more than the three players since their era might come to an end anytime soon, and they would be required to rebuild as well.
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— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) August 3, 2023
Why would the Spurs like to sign D’Angelo Russell?
The Spurs used the very obvious loophole of the lottery system: the weaker you are, the more the chances of landing a better player. With a pinch of luck, the Spurs added Victor Wembanyama to their roster, and now they might like to build their roster around him rather than waiting for the draft again. Russell would be a great addition to the Spurs squad and help Victor flourish more than the players the Spurs already possess.
2023-24 Lakers Best 3pt Shooters Based Off Last Year’s % (adjusting for volume):
1. D’angelo Russell: 39.6% (2.7 3pm)
2. Austin Reaves: 39.8% (1.3)
3. Taurean Prince: 38% (1.4)
4. Gabe Vincent: 33.4% (1.7)
5. LeBron James: 32.1% (2.2)
6. Cam Reddish: 31.3% (1.1)
7. Rui… pic.twitter.com/pfqlgyXlKZ— Lakers Legacy (@LakersLegacyPod) August 28, 2023
How did D’Angelo Russell perform last season?
Russell played a total of 71 games last season, out of which 54 were for the Timberwolves and 17 for the Lakers. In the 17 games he played for the Lakers, he averaged 17.4 points, 6.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game.
Will the Spurs tank or build themselves around Victor? Will the Lakers part ways with Russell only after 17 games? We’ll keep you updated.
