But Russell — whose 8.7 assists per 100 possessions with the Lakers were his worst since his rookie season — has handed out a dozen per 100 since joining the Nets, the best in his career by a huge margin. With the ball in his hands and a leadership role, Russell is believed to have told those around him he wants to stay. He scored 12 with four assists in Tuesday’s loss. And despite the rebuild, the Nets keeping him around seems a lot more likely than it did when he first arrived three months ago.
Source: New York Post
Source: New York Post
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Yes, Marks — who used to weaponize offer sheets in his first rebuild — could use cap space on restricted free agents like Jonathan Kuminga or Josh Giddey. But the GM could kick the can down the road a year, extending the tank another season and punting his cap space into 2026. If he does, one way is giving Russell a one-year deal, or a two-year contract with a team option. With the Nets sitting on a trove of cap space almost as big as the rest of the league combined — Detroit is the only other team likely to have more than the mid-level exception — Russell’s suitors will be limited. -via New York Post / March 5, 2025
Brian Lewis: D’Angelo Russell has been removed from the #Nets injury report for tomorrow’s game at the #Spurs. #nba -via Twitter @NYPost_Lewis / March 3, 2025
Brian Lewis: Brooklyn did not keep Killian Hayes on a second 10-day contract, sources told the Post. After Hayes started the past five straight games, his deal expired today. It could be a sign that starting point guard D’Angelo Russell is getting close to a return. #Nets -via x.com / March 2, 2025