Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell is believed to want to stay in Brooklyn for next season, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post.

Courtesy of a five-game losing streak which has squashed any optimism surrounding the Brooklyn Nets' ability to fight for the final Eastern Conference play-in spot, it may be time to start looking toward the future.

When the Nets acquired D’Angelo Russell from the Lakers in the Dorian Finney-Smith trade in December, the veteran point guard was included primarily because of his $18.7MM expiring contract, not because Brooklyn was specifically looking to reunite with the former Net.

Brian Lewis: Brooklyn did not keep Killian Hayes on a second 10-day contract, sources told the Post. After Hayes started the past five straight games, his deal expired today. It could be a sign that starting point guard D'Angelo Russell is getting close to a return. #Nets -via x.com / March 2, 2025