The level that D'Angelo Russell has played at has made them (Lakers) rethink things a little bit as far as the caliber of player they'd be willing to give him up for.
D'Angelo, because of his player option, they're in a situation where if he's opting in, that's basically because he has no market and his play has worsened over the season, or he doesn't have a lot of interest. If he continues to play the way he has and he opts out, and there's competition for his services, you'd have to give him a pay raise. From a cap sheet management standpoint, trading Russell makes more sense.
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