It isn’t simply the Atlanta Hawks entrance workplace that apparently would like to not add Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell in a possible commerce involving Dejounte Murray. A minimum of a part of the fanbase in Atlanta made their emotions identified on Tuesday night time when the Lakers got here to city.
Throughout the Hawks’ 138-122 victory over LeBron James and firm, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin posted a video of the workforce’s fanbase chanting at Russell whereas he was on the free-throw line. And their message was heard as clear as day.
The Lakers have been linked to Murray because the Feb. 8 commerce deadline approaches, however as The Athletic’s Sam Amick revealed on ‘The Athletic NBA Present’ (through HoopsHype ), the Hawks “do not have curiosity in D’Angelo Russell.”
Apparently, the fanbase is prepared and prepared to hop on board with that, even amid top-of-the-line months of Russell’s profession. The 27-year-old guard has averaged 22.7 factors on 48.8% taking pictures with 6.0 assists per sport in January whereas additionally flattening 45.9% of his makes an attempt from past the arc.
Though the Lakers look like on the forefront of a possible commerce for Murray, primarily based on their present belongings and the necessity to discover a third workforce for Russell, it looks as if it will take lots of effort on each side to discover a deal. That is particularly regarding with the curiosity Murray may draw league-wide, as he is averaged 21.5 factors per sport with 5.2 assists and 5.0 rebounds this season. He is additionally having an distinctive month, posting marks of 23.7 factors, 5.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists on 49.4% taking pictures from the sphere.
