Tyler Kolek 2024-06-27 Tyler Kolek - Last update images today Tyler Kolek Expert Picks And Best Bets: Analysis On Pereira-Prochazka 2, PFL And More Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell plans to opt into the final year of his contract for $18.7 million, he told ESPN a day before the deadline for the decision. Russell, 28, is coming off a strong season for L.A. thanks to a second-half surge. He finished his ninth season with averages of 18.0 points on 45.6% shooting (41.5% from 3), 6.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds. Russell, who found himself at the center of trade talks last season, made it clear that he intends to stay in Los Angeles and play for the Lakers' new coach, JJ Redick. "I love what JJ is about and I really see myself thriving under his guidance to help win at a high level," Russell told ESPN on Friday night. Jaxson Hayes also is likely to opt into the final year of his deal, a source familiar with the center's intentions told ESPN, confirming news first reported by The Athletic. Hayes, 24, came to the Lakers last summer after playing his first four seasons in New Orleans, signing a two-year deal with a player option on the second year. The No. 8 overall pick in 2019, he averaged 4.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 70 games last season. The Lakers discussed a Russell trade with several teams last season, looking to upgrade the point guard position in part because of Russell's struggles in the 2023 Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets. After drafting Dalton Knecht with the No. 17 pick and Bronny James with the No. 55 pick this week, L.A. still has the ability to trade two future first-round picks, which, paired with an expiring contract the size of Russell's, could lead to a new-look lineup for the Lakers. The Lakers replaced Darvin Ham -- whom Russell struggled to see eye-to-eye with at times -- with Redick at head coach since the season ended with another playoff loss to Denver. Redick, an elite 3-point shooter during his playing career, spoke about his desire for more 3s across the roster for next season at his introductory news conference. It stands to reason he would value the skill set of Russell, who broke the Lakers' single-season 3-pointers made record last season with 226. Russell's plan to opt in was first reported by Swish Cultures. Marquette Kolek NCAA Ap WI 0320 Nawrocki Tyler Kolek 4433225 Tyler Kolek 2 41458 17042025960040 Mqdefault College Basketball Picks Tyler Kolek Marquette Golden Eagles Predictions Best Bet Odds 3 Tyler Kolek E1700598374508 ?quality=90&strip=all What Happened To Tyler Kolek 2 1024x585 72557564007 240210 Ncaa Basketball Marquette St Johns Mens P 15 ?crop=3447,1939,x2,y67&width=3200&height=1801&format=pjpg&auto=webp Resize?url=https Dxbhsrqyrr690.cloudfront.net Sidearm.nextgen.sites Gomarquette.com Images 2023 2 8 20230207 MB 015 JM &height=300 328abe3f E3db 4dab A1c0 7389dae40938 MJS Mumen02 3 Mumen02 72781961007 Mjs Mumen 28 4 ?crop=5179,2914,x0,y207&width=3200&height=1801&format=pjpg&auto=webp 1369168553 Tyler Kolek 1675410902043 USATSI 22299739 168400517 Lowres USATSI 19676768 2048x1365 Be1ccce0 Db4c 11ee Bf72 C39db9b8a030 Tyler Kolek Tyler Kolek Credits Paint Touches And Anonymous Eagles Maxresdefault 96d8f88f03fbefb49915f134f7520486 Tyler Kolek Injury Update What Happened To Tyler Kolek.webp 1024x576.webp Tyler Kolek 04f1471d 6b32 47f7 878d 94040dab494 Resize 750 Tyler Kolek St Johns ?ve=1&tl=1 726VC6LOBBMSPCG5VAAB276ELY ?auth=f6e2ecae5d5297ff8e75f8e5a388ab0f2d828e4ef14360f4593e8c419a8df94d&width=1920&height=1005&smart=true Tyler Kolek 332906831 3444901615747437 4533211723602774463 N ?v=1689350329 Maxresdefault Tyler Posey Goes Shirtless As He Works On His Motorcycle 10 Tyler Kolek A3017252 643c 4c88 94ca 341409b41b8d AP23341071176251 Tyler Kolek 20230225 MB 105 AD