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NBA: Grizzlies Plan to Part Ways with Guard Russell

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly do not plan to keep D'Angelo Russell on their roster.
  • The team is exploring options to buy out or trade the guard.
  • Russell's performance last season was marked by career lows in games played and three-point percentage.

D'Angelo Russell's tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies may be short-lived, as reports indicate the team does not intend to retain him. The Grizzlies are reportedly exploring possibilities for either buying out his contract or trading him to another team.

Russell joined the Grizzlies this summer after being involved in a six-player trade that sent him from the Washington Wizards. Prior to this move, he played for the Dallas Mavericks and was traded to the Wizards mid-season. However, he did not play a single game for the Wizards after the trade.

Last season proved to be a difficult one for Russell, marked by career lows. He appeared in only 26 games, averaging 10.2 points per game, with a concerning 29.5% three-point shooting accuracy. These statistics represent a significant dip from his previous performance levels.

Drafted second overall in 2015 by the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell has also played for the Brooklyn Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Golden State Warriors. He earned an All-Star selection in 2019 and had a notable run with the Lakers in the 2022-2023 season, reaching the Western Conference Finals with the team.

The Grizzlies do not plan to keep Russell and will seek a buyout or trade possibility.

— Kelly IkoYahoo Sports reporter, on the Grizzlies' plans for D'Angelo Russell.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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