NBA News Roundup, Wednesday, June 5th: Pelicans willing to trade Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell attracting interest and more

Anthony Davis is set to leave the Pelicans this summer
Anthony Davis is set to leave the Pelicans this summer

D'Angelo Russell attracting interest from at least five teams

D'Angelo Russell was named as an All-Star for the first time during the 18-19 season
D'Angelo Russell was named as an All-Star for the first time during the 18-19 season

D'Angelo Russell will enter restricted free agency later this month, and after enjoying a career year, The Athletic is reporting that the 23-year-old is attracting interest from a number of teams from around the league:

A market is forming for Nets All-Star and restricted free agent D’Angelo Russell: Utah, Orlando, Minnesota and Indiana are among the teams expected to show an interest aside from Brooklyn.

During the 18-19 season, Russell averaged 21.1 points, 7.0 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game and his performances were the driving force behind the Brooklyn Nets' return to the postseason.

Russell was also named an All-Star for the first time in his career, although the Nets are believed to be keen to sign Kyrie Irving as their new starting point guard.

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