Russell Westbrook Opts-In on $47.1 Million Player Option with LakersToday, has exercised his $47.1 million contract option. did the same thing in Brooklyn, and rumors about him being interested in joining the Lakers have quickly dissipated. However he also opted in on his player option in Brooklyn. Now the Lakers will roll the dice with Russ who is certainly looking to have a better season than his first. The team is counting Russ to work with Ham and have a bounceback season after averaging 18.5 points, 7.4 boards, and 7.1 assists.

Source: CBC News June 29, 2022 05:51 UTC