The Los Angeles Lakers have been actively searching for trade options for D’Angelo Russell for quite some time. Despite re-signing him in the offseason, the team has struggled to find consistency this season, making Russell a prime candidate for a trade. One potential trade scenario involved Dejounte Murray of the Atlanta Hawks, with the Lakers showing interest in acquiring him. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Toronto Raptors are now another team to watch out for in the Russell trade discussions. The Raptors have recently been involved in talks about trading for Russell, along with the Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks. Russell’s recent performance since returning to the starting lineup has made it difficult for Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ general manager, to decide whether to keep him or not. However, there are doubts about Russell’s ability to maintain this level of play, particularly in the playoffs where he has struggled in the past. The Lakers are also reportedly interested in pursuing Bruce Brown. Meanwhile, the Raptors may ask for a first-round pick in exchange for the former NBA champion, and they could also aim to include Russell in the deal. With the recent acquisition of Immanuel Quickley as their starting point guard, it remains to be seen how the Raptors will manage their potential backcourt logjam if they don’t trade Schroder before the deadline.
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