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D'Angelo Russell appears to be on Orlando Magic's radar ahead of free agency.

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Recent reports suggest that there is buzz circulating within NBA circles connecting Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell to the Orlando Magic as his potential free agency looms.

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"Orlando is the team," Lakers insider Jovan Buha noted. "Orlando is the team that -- talking to people with the Lakers, talking to people outside the Lakers -- Orlando is the team that probably gives them the most concern in terms of a potential suitor."

Russell, 28, has proven himself as a dynamic scoring and playmaking asset for the Lakers. He has maintained a solid stat line, averaging 18.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game while shooting 45.9 percent from the field and 42.0 percent from beyond the arc across 68 appearances in the 2023-24 regular season.

Russell signed a two-year, $36 million new deal with Los Angeles last summer, with an $18.7 million player option for the 2024-25 season.

In a potential exchange, Orlando could leverage their guard depth. Names like Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs stand out, representing the Magic's top guard assets at present.

Anthony averages 11.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists, while Suggs' numbers stand at 12.4 points, 3.1 boards, and 2.7 dimes.

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