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D'Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles past Jordan Poole of the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images via AFP.
D'Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles past Jordan Poole of the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images via AFP.

D'Angelo Russell will be searching for a big payday this offseason, but which NBA team will give it to him? Let's take a look at the best NBA odds for Russell's next team to find out.

As a bit of an NBA nomad, Russell has played for four different teams since joining the league in 2015-16. In fact, his most recent stop with the Los Angeles Lakers was a reunion after he started his NBA career by playing there for the first two seasons.

Russell's reunion with the Lakers went well, as the team made it all the way to the Western Conference finals after it traded for him at the deadline. His showing in the WCF left a lot to be desired, however, and it now remains to be seen if the Lakers will bring him back.

If Russell does hit free agency, the 26-year-old point guard will be looking for a solid contract. He has yet to spend more than 3 1/2 seasons with a team, so he could be seeking some stability at his next step.

But where will Russell call home? Our best sports betting apps have set odds for Russell's next team to give us a better sense of what might take place this summer.

Let's take a look at this market through our top NBA betting sites and try to figure out what the best play might be for our D'Angelo Russell next team predictions.

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D'Angelo Russell's next team odds

Market states: D'Angelo Russell's next team if not the Los Angeles Lakers.

TeamOdds
Charlotte Hornets+300
Atlanta Hawks+400
Memphis Grizzlies+500
Dallas Mavericks+600
Miami Heat+700
San Antonio Spurs+800
Toronto Raptors+900
Orlando Magic+1000
New York Knicks+1000
Chicago Bulls+1200

D'Angelo Russell's next team predictions

Dallas Mavericks (+600)

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We can agree this market doesn't make a ton of sense, right?

The Charlotte Hornets are the favorites to land Russell, but it is hard to imagine there being much of a fit. The Hornets already have LaMelo Ball running the show, and they have a good chance of drafting Scoot Henderson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

The Atlanta Hawks also have a crowded backcourt with Trae Young and Dejounte Murray leading the way. The Memphis Grizzlies might need some Ja Morant insurance, but Russell's price tag seems too high for a backup point guard.

So we are betting on the Dallas Mavericks by default here, as they should be priced as the favorites in this market. Kyrie Irving is likely to come back, but we can probably assume that he is heading to Los Angeles if he doesn't re-sign with the Mavericks.

The Mavs have reportedly said they won't do a sign-and-trade for Russell, but I have a hard time believing they'd let Irving walk for nothing after letting Jalen Brunson do just that last summer. If Irving forces his way onto the Lakers, we expect the Mavericks to replace him with Russell at the point guard position.

Dallas could do a lot worse than having a player like Russell to complement Luka Doncic. Russell averaged 17.8 points and 6.2 assists per game last season, while playing in 65-plus contests in each of the last three seasons. Russell has limitations on the defensive end, but he would be strong offensive weapon to support Doncic.

If Irving does decide to shake up the NBA offseason this summer, a marriage between Dallas and D-Lo makes more sense than this +600 price would indicate.

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