Trade deadline: Could D'Angelo Russell end up playing for the Toronto Raptors ?

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Tuesday, 06 February 2024 at 21:00
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One day closer to the trade deadline and D'Angelo Russell's future has been a thing for a long time now. Los Angeles Lakers' guard could be heading towards a new destination due to the irruption of the Toronto Raptors in the latest trade talks interested in acquiring DLO's services.

Russell's name has been mentioned in negotiations with the Brooklyn Nets, the aforementioned Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks in recent weeks, sources told ESPN.

Despite these speculations, the point guard has managed to perform at an outstanding level so far this season, showing some of the best performances of his career.

Russell has raised his level of play exponentially in recent weeks, proving to be a very solid player on offense for a Lakers in dire need of points and playmaking. However, last year it didn't work in the playoffs, against the Nuggets, hence the doubts.

As of today it seems complicated that D'Angelo can leave, especially because his possible replacement, Dejounte Murray, seems that won't be leaving Atlanta.

In the 48 games he has played this season, DLo averaged 17.3 points and 6.2 rebounds in 31 minutes per game. These numbers are very similar to those he averaged last season, although the sensations in the last 2 months with his influence on the game are the most positive since his return to Crypton.com Arena.

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