Scored 52 points in a single game! Rumored to be traded again! The Lakers' second overall pick

Yahoo Sports reporter Kelly Iko reported that:Russell is expected to part ways with the Grizzlies this summer, either via trade or buyout...

So far in 2026, Russell has been traded twice. First, he was sent to Washington along with Anthony Davis as part of the transaction that sent Davis to the Wizards mid-last season. Then in the offseason, as part of a six-team deal, the Wizards packaged him with draft picks and sent him to the Grizzlies.

Russell has not yet played a single game for either the Wizards or the Grizzlies. Last season, he only suited up for the Mavericks, appearing in 26 regular-season games with 3 starts, averaging 19 minutes per game and posting 10.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 4 assists, with shooting splits of 40.5%, 29.5%, and 71.7% from the field, three-point, and free-throw lines respectively. Next season is his contract year, with a salary of $5.97 million.

Born on February 23, 1996, this guy is a combo guard standing 1.91m tall with a 2.08m wingspan. He was the second overall pick by the Lakers in the 2015 draft. He is not a bust, as he has had his moments of glory, such as being selected as an All-Star in the 2018-19 season while playing for the Nets and leading the team to the playoffs, as well as scoring 52 points in a single game while wearing a Warriors jersey in November 2019.

Russell is now 30 years old, which is generally considered the prime years for a basketball player. However, he is already close to being out of a job. Even with a salary of a few million dollars as mentioned, no team is willing to keep him. Perhaps the day is drawing nearer when he will bring his talent to the CBA or other overseas leagues.

In any case, Russell is far from retiring. He can easily find a job in a league outside the NBA to continue his basketball career, even if just for the money. According to incomplete statistics, his total career earnings have reached $181 million.

During last year's CBA Finals between the Guangsha Lions and the Beijing Ducks, Russell wore a jersey of Zeng Fanbo and interacted with the player himself. This move was basically a preemptive scouting, right? Manually dog head.

Russell's career statistics so far are as follows:

Regular season: averages 29.4 minutes, 17 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1 steal per game, with shooting splits of 42.7%, 36.3%, and 79.3% (FG, 3PT, FT).

Playoffs: averages 31.3 minutes, 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1 steal per game, with shooting splits of 38.8%, 32.7%, and 77.2% (FG, 3PT, FT).