Reports: D'Angelo Russell to opt in, stay with Lakers

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Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell plans to exercise his $18.7 million option to remain with the team, according to multiple reports.

Russell was acquired at the 2023 trade deadline and put up two strong regular seasons -- including setting a franchise record last season with 226 3-pointers in 76 games -- but sputtered in the playoffs both years.

Last offseason,