Buha: Russell may return to the Nets, but he also has the possibility of joining the Magic

June 10th TA Lakers reporter Jovan Buha answered questions from netizens on a live show, and they talked about Russell.

Buha said: "I think Russell has the possibility of going to the Magic. But I wouldn't be surprised if he returns to the Nets with a short-term contract, because the Nets seem to have always had a good impression of him. After all, this is his second time playing for the Nets. Just from their previous deal, he can see that there is a tacit friendship between the two sides. So if he signs a one-year contract, or a two-year contract with 1+1 options, I won't be surprised. But the Magic is indeed possible. But I don't think he can play the starting guard there. Unless he is willing to accept the rotation role, if he can accept this, the Magic is indeed a reasonable choice."

In June 2024, Russell announced the execution of a player option worth $18.69 million. On December 30, Russell joined the Nets through a Lakers-Net deal, and his contract will expire this summer.