NBA Free Agency: Lakers PG D'Angelo Russell to Spurs?

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell enters free agency this summer. Could the San Antonio Spurs be his next team?

Jeremy Brener | May 6, 2023

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The San Antonio Spurs will likely have a new point guard to build around next season.

With Tre Jones facing free agency, there is potential for the Spurs to shake things up on the open market this summer. On top of that, the Spurs have cap space to spend top dollar on the league's key free agents, including Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell.

Russell has played for the Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves throughout his seven-year career. In February, the Wolves traded Russell back to the team that drafted him No. 2 overall in 2015 ... the Lakers. But as an unrestricted free agent this summer, Russell could look to add to his NBA globetrotting tour in San Antonio with the Spurs.

"Most of the teams that could use him can't afford him. The teams with money that may need a point guard include the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz," Bleacher Report writes.

Russell would certainly be a welcomed addition to the Spurs and could provide a stronger solution at point guard. He is averaging 17.8 points and 6.2 assists with the Wolves and Lakers this year. While the Spurs may opt for a younger option currently on the roster like Malaki Branham or a rookie in the upcoming draft like Scoot Henderson, having a veteran who can run the offense while also playing off-ball would be incredibly valuable for San Antonio.

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Published May 6, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.