Meiji: The Nets may leave Russell in the offseason and arrange him as a mentor

Recently, according to Sports Illustrated reporter ALEC ELIJAH, the Brooklyn Nets may choose to leave team guard Tangiero Russell in the offseason.

"One of the most memorable reunions this season is Tangiero Russell's return to the Brooklyn Nets. After Russell played for the Lakers two years before his career, he ushered in a career leap with the Nets.

Although he only played for the Nets in the 2024-25 season, Russell still made considerable contributions. In his 29 games for the Nets, Russell averaged 12.9 per game. Points, 5.5 assists and 2.8 rebounds. He made the starter point guard in most of the games, which also allowed teammates such as Cameron Johnson and Cameron Thomas to perform better offensively. Similar to his four-year Nets career in 2017-2019, Russell once again became the natural leader in the locker room and a very good veteran around young guard Thomas.

Thomas regards as the cornerstone of the future, and having a veteran point guard like Russell by his side will undoubtedly help the team's future development.

In addition, the Nets have four first-round picks this year, and it is entirely possible to find the next point guard successor in the draft. But considering the success and leadership brought by Russell, the team may be more willing to let him lead the team than to hand over the power to the rookie point guard.

Of course, if The team used these draft picks to select new point guards, and Russell will still be a very good mentor. And don't forget that in terms of age, Russell is only 29 years old and will only turn 30 in 2026.

The Nets' reconstruction task this summer is still arduous, and the team also hopes to be competitive again next season. Considering that the Nets have sufficient salary space, it would not be surprising if a veteran guard like Russell joins the Nets again. "