D'Angelo Russell Exercises $6 Million Player Option for 2026-27

D'Angelo Russell has officially opted into his $6 million player option for the 2026-27 NBA season. Acquired by the Washington Wizards on Feb. 5, the 30-year-old guard averaged 10.2 points and 4.0 assists last season. This move secures his place in the Wizards' backcourt rotation and provides clarity for the team's roster construction as they look toward the future.