NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers set to meet with D'Angelo Russell

What's the story?

Following his breakout season with the Brooklyn Nets, D'Angelo Russell is set to become a restricted free agent later this week.

As one of the NBA's most promising point guards, Russell is expected to attract plenty of interest, and Fred Roggin of NBC Sports Los Angeles is reporting that Russell is set to meet with the Lakers:

According to sources Lakers have set a meeting with D’Angelo Russell. Club's working towards setting meetings with defensive specialist and a lights out shooter also has interest.

In case you didn't know...

Russell was selected by the Lakers with the second overall pick of the 2015 NBA draft. However, Magic Johnson quickly grew frustrated with Russell's attitude, and the young point guard was traded just two years later.

However, since being traded to the Nets, Russell has transformed into an All-Star.

On the other hand, the Lakers are on the lookout for a new point guard after losing both Rajon Rondo and Lonzo Ball.

The heart of the matter

The Lakers are still believed to be pursuing deals for both Kyrie Irving and Kemba Walker, although there is no doubting that Russell is a viable back-up option.

Over the previous campaign, Russell averaged 21.1 points, 7.0 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game, and the 23-year-old would be a good fit alongside the ball-dominant LeBron James.