D'Angelo Russell Would 'Love' to Sign New Nets Contract in 2025 NBA Free Agency

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell hopes to return to the team in 2025 free agency.

When asked about wanting to stay in Brooklyn by HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, Russell expressed his desire to remain with the Nets.

"Yeah," Russell said. "Why wouldn’t I? I keep seeing stuff coming out. I’ll tell you. Heck yeah. I want to be wherever I’m at. I’m here. I love these guys. I appreciate this, and I would love to be back."

The 29-year-old is finishing the final season of a two-year, $36 million contract that he initially signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023. The Lakers sent Russell to the Nets as part of a trade package for Dorian Finney-Smith on Dec. 29.

The guard is in the midst of his second stint with Brooklyn, previously making the sole All-Star appearance of his career with the organization during the 2018-19 season.

Russell hasn't been able to find any type of shooting rhythm following the trade from Los Angeles, averaging 13.8 points and 5.7 assists per game while shooting 38.9 percent from the field and hitting 31.9 percent of his three-point attempts.

The veteran doesn't precisely fit the timeline of a rebuilding Nets team that currently owns a 22-42 record, but he could operate as a short-term starter for Brooklyn if the team doesn't find a new lead guard in free agency or the draft.