Why there are D’Angelo Russell free agency rumors today

Friday saw an influx of rumors about D’Angelo Russell’s free agency based on a seemingly erroneous report about him declining his player option.

When D’Angelo Russell stated that he would use the leverage he had this offseason at his exit interview, he effectively stated that he would be opting out of his contract.

While that day is certain to come, it’s going to happen in late June before free agency and not in early May. Still...