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D’Angelo Russell isn’t sure where he’ll be next season, but for now he’s enjoying his role in the Lakers‘ playoff run. He was one of several players brought in by general manager Rob Pelinka at the trade deadline, turning L.A. from a sub-.500 team to a possible title contender. Those moves will lead to some difficult offseason decisions as the Lakers have nine potential free agents on their roster, seven of whom see regular playing time.
One of them is Russell, who was acquired from the Timberwolves in a three-team deal in February. The 27-year-old guard talked about his future in an interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic.
“I would love to stay here, but I would have loved to be in Minnesota too,” Russell said after scoring 21 points in Saturday’s win over Golden State. “So wherever my feet are, that’s where I’m gonna be.”
Asked whether he believes the Lakers are willing to make him a long-term part of their core group, Russell responded, “They’ve got a decision to make, don’t they? So we’ll see.”