SNY reporter Ian Begley’s recent report states that the Brooklyn Nets would likely not retain All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell if they land Kyrie Irving in free agency—potentially the team’s top target this summer. The report also mentions that the Nets are the favorites to land Irving at the moment, something that has been alluded to by other NBA reporters the past few weeks.
This is a major development because Russell is a restricted free agent, meaning the Nets can match any offer from another team. They have complete control of Russell. If they want him, they can keep him.