Depending on whether or not a player like Donovan Mitchell becomes available, the trade market for point guards this summer could be lacking in star power.
This would make players like D’Angelo Russell and Dejounte Murray even more valuable in talks.
Of course, Russell may not even be available for the Los Angeles Lakers to trade. He has an $18.7 million player option that must be decided on by Saturday. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported in April that Russell is “likely” to opt out of his deal and become a free agent.
Since Russell is still technically under contract with the Lakers, we will consider him a trade candidate.
Top Potential Landing Spots for Russell
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- Orlando Magic
- San Antonio Spurs
- Charlotte Hornets
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Most of the trade buzz from the Atlanta Hawks right now is centered around Trae Young, but there’s an argument for Murray as the more attractive player for other teams because of his ability on both ends of the court.
Top Potential Landing Spots for Murray
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- Los Angeles Lakers
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Philadelphia 76ers
As teams continue to map out their plans for the offseason, we will take a closer look at the top potential trade destinations for Russell and Murray if either or both gets moved.
