D'Angelo Russell traded to Memphis Grizzlies in six-team deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
D'Angelo Russell has been traded to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a significant six-team deal that occurred on July 8, 2026. The trade includes a future second-round draft pick and a second-round pick swap. Russell, who recently opted into a $5 million player option, was previously with the Dallas Mavericks but did not play for the Washington Wizards after being traded there. The Grizzlies, recently moving franchise star Ja Morant, are rumored to be entering a rebuilding phase, creating uncertainty around Russell's future with the team.
- •D'Angelo Russell joins Memphis Grizzlies amid six-team trade.
- •Russell included along with future picks from Washington Wizards.
- •Previously played 26 games for Dallas Mavericks last season.
- •No games played for Washington Wizards before this trade.
- •Grizzlies likely entering rebuilding phase after trading Ja Morant.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former Ohio State basketball star involved in blockbuster NBA deal
"Former Ohio State star D'Angelo Russell found himself involved in a blockbuster six-team trade on Tuesday.
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