​NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – APRIL 16: D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates during the first half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on April 16, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyPALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 04: D’Angelo Russell #1 talks with Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Acrisure Arena on October 04, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) GettyMEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 06: D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Scotty Pippen Jr. #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half at FedExForum on November 06, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 28: D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on October 28, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 109-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) GettyA former Los Angeles Lakers guard could end up being an intriguing player to watch heading into the 2026-2027 NBA season.D’Angelo Russell, a two-time Laker, is currently sitting on the Memphis Grizzlies‘ roster. However, the NBA insider Jake Fischer recently noted that there is a good chance he won’t be sticking around.Ex-Laker Gets Important Career Update After TradeGettyPALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 04: D’Angelo Russell #1 talks with Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Acrisure Arena on October 04, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
“I don’t think D’Angelo Russell is long for the Grizzlies’ world,” Fischer said in his latest livestream for Bleacher Report while breaking down the state of Memphis’ roster.Fischer also added that Walter Clayton Jr., Jordan Hawkins, and Kris Murray are players to watch in that scenario.Russell’s situation with Memphis is far from a surprise.After cutting ties with several key players, including Ja Morant, the Grizzlies officially signaled they are headed for a rebuild. The 30-year-old Russell doesn’t exactly fit the timeline.Therefore, the ex-Laker could be included in a trade or waived sometime soon.D’Angelo R