Potential paths for D'Angelo Russell and the Los Angeles Lakers could involve him leaving outright, getting involved in a sign-and-trade, opting in for a trade, opting in to stay, or opting out to re-sign. The Lakers and Russell may need each other in the offseason for their next moves, with various possibilities to explore.
It's not yet clear what the future holds for Russell and the Lakers, but the upcoming NBA draft might shed some light. Options include Russell leaving outright, signing a sign-and-trade deal, opting in for a trade, choosing to stay, or opting out to re-sign with the team.