There’s no need to question his preferences. We understand that Brooklyn is at the top of D’Angelo Russell’s list. We understand that keeping Russell is a priority as least for Brooklyn’s fanbase
But free agency begins July 1 and everyone – from Russell, to the marketing interns – understands that the NBA is a business.
So much so that Russell, who is entering free agency for the first time, acknowledges that he’s looking forward to at least tasting the open market at age 23, with a well-delivered “hell yeah,” when asked about his excitement.