52 points! A 52-point scorer! Reportedly set to be bought out! Expected to reunite with LeBron James for a second time

According to previous reports, the Grizzlies are expected to soon buy out Russell's contract for next season, worth $5.97 million, with the latter willing to sign a veteran minimum deal with a title contender...

In the middle of last season, Russell, along with Anthony Davis and other assets, was traded by the Mavericks to the Wizards; this summer, Russell was moved from the Wizards to the Grizzlies in a six-team blockbuster trade.

This guy is now 30 years old, which should be the prime of a basketball player's career, yet he has become a league journeyman.

However, Russell has always been quite rebellious. Regarding the trade news about himself, he commented: "Send me wherever you want, I'm still the one to be feared."

Russell was born on February 23, 1996. He is a 1.91m tall combo guard with a 2.08m wingspan, the second overall pick in the 2015 draft. He was an All-Star during his time with the Nets in the 2018-19 season and scored 52 points in a single game during his stint with the Warriors in 2019. His career stats so far are as follows:

Regular season: 29.4 minutes per game, 17 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1 steal, with shooting percentages of 42.7%, 36.3%, and 79.3%; Playoffs: 31.3 minutes per game, 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1 steal, with shooting percentages of 38.8%, 32.7%, and 77.2%.

Recently, U.S. media outlet "Basketball Forever" asked the question:Will Russell reunite with LeBron James in Philadelphia to fill the 76ers' final roster spot?

The two played together for two and a half seasons (2022-2025) with the Lakers, during which they helped the Purple and Gold reach the playoffs every year, even making it to the Western Conference Finals in the 2022-23 season.

An anonymous scout believes Russell is a better fit for the Heat than Westbrook or Beal, arguing that although the former's defense is not great, he can both pass and score, while also creating shooting opportunities.

Actually, just looking at shooting, it might be that Russell is indeed better suited to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

But is there also a possibility that after being bought out by the Grizzlies, Russell goes unnoticed in the NBA and has to take his talents overseas, like to the CBA. Manually dog head.