D'Angelo Russell
#5PG · Washington Wizards
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 655 | 17.0 | 3.3 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 42.7% | 36.3% | 79.3% |
| 2025-26 | 26 | 10.2 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 40.5% | 29.5% | 71.7% |
| 2024-25 | 58 | 12.6 | 2.8 | 5.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 39.0% | 31.4% | 83.4% |
| 2023-24 | 5 | 14.2 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 38.4% | 31.8% | 50.0% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$11.7M
AAV
$5.8M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D'Angelo Russell's contract with the Washington Wizards grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $5.8M per year over 2 years, this is a role player contract. D'Angelo's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Point Guards. At 30, D'Angelo still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
D'Angelo Russell earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 655 career games, D'Angelo has averaged 17.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game. D'Angelo's strongest metric is FG% at 4265.2, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 3.3, below the Point Guard median of 5.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, D'Angelo ranks 39th in overall performance. D'Angelo will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Washington Wizards.
Current Sentiment
D'Angelo Russell faces significant uncertainty and skepticism regarding his Wizards fit. His C-grade performance has disappointed fans expecting more from a veteran point guard. Contract value appears questionable given declining production and role ambiguity. Refusal to report and buyout speculation dominate headlines, creating franchise friction. Fan confidence is low; most expect departure rather than meaningful contribution.
Transaction History
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