As the NBA trade deadline looms, the Los Angeles Lakers have been actively exploring potential deals involving point guard D’Angelo Russell.
The 27-year-old has emerged as a key trade candidate, with the Lakers eyeing a move for Atlanta Hawks’ Dejounte Murray. However, recent developments indicate that the Hawks are not currently receptive to the idea of acquiring Russell in the proposed trade.
In a recent face-off between the Lakers and the Hawks in Atlanta, the local crowd made their sentiments towards Russell abundantly clear. Midway through the second quarter, chants of “We don’t want you!” echoed through the arena as Russell stood at the free-throw line.
Despite the less-than-welcoming reception, Russell continued his efforts on the court. In the game that ended with a convincing 138-122 victory for the Hawks, Russell contributed 9 points, making 3 out of 11 field goals and 1 out of 5 three-pointers. Additionally, he tallied five assists during his 27 minutes of play.
