NBA Note - Brooklyn Nets Russell, D'Angelo

Oct 13, 2017 - 1:25 AM G D'Angelo Russell had his 2018-19 contract option exercised by the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Russell, the No. 2 overall pick of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2015 NBA Draft, was acquired by the Nets in June. He averaged 15.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.4 steals last season. The 6-foot-5 Russell increased his numbers across the board after posting averages of 13.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals during his rookie season.