Lakers Re-Signing D’Angelo Russell on Two-Year Deal

The Lakers have agreed to a two-year, $37 million contract to keep guard D’Angelo Russell, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

It’s another move in a long line of them for LA — which has also agreed to deals with free agent guard Gabe Vincent (Heat), center Jaxson Hayes (Pelicans), Taurean Prince (Timberwolves) and Cam Reddish (Trail Blazers). They also are keeping restricted free agent forward Rui Hachimura.

Russell was acquired from the Timberwolves at the February deadline, appearing in 71 games overall. With the Lakers, he played 17 in the regular season, averaging 17.4 points and 6.1 assists. Those averages dipped a little in the playoffs, but Russell seemed to still be finding his way alongside the team’s other secondary players.

The Lakers still have not made a decision on restricted free agent guard Austin Reaves, though they appear as if they remain determined to try to bring him back.

Free agent G D’Angelo Russell has agreed on a two-year, $37 million contract to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, co-heads of @CAA_Basketball Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz along with Antonio Russell tell ESPN. Deal has player option. Lakers secure their starting point guard. pic.twitter.com/ScrZHD7Jio

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023