D'Angelo Russell Likely to Leave Memphis Grizzlies This Offseason

Veteran guard D'Angelo Russell, 30, is expected to part ways with the Memphis Grizzlies before the start of the 2026‑27 season. Acquired in a six‑team trade that sent forward Santi Aldama to the Dallas Mavericks, Russell carries a $6.0 million salary for the upcoming campaign. The Grizzlies may trade him or waive him if no suitable offer emerges.

Potential destinations include the Miami Heat, which could use his backcourt depth, and the Charlotte Hornets, which might add him as a reserve after recent roster moves. Russell previously played 26 games with the Mavericks, averaging 10.2 points and 4.0 assists per game.