Why Do You Want This Job 2024-06-27 Why Do You Want This Job - Last update images today Why Do You Want This Job NHL Draft Round 1 Reaction: Smart And Questionable Picks, Best Remaining Prospects Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell plans to opt into the final year of his contract for $18.7 million, he told ESPN a day before the deadline for the decision. Russell, 28, is coming off a strong season for L.A. thanks to a second-half surge. He finished his ninth season with averages of 18.0 points on 45.6% shooting (41.5% from 3), 6.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds. Russell, who found himself at the center of trade talks last season, made it clear that he intends to stay in Los Angeles and play for the Lakers' new coach, JJ Redick. "I love what JJ is about and I really see myself thriving under his guidance to help win at a high level," Russell told ESPN on Friday night. Jaxson Hayes also is likely to opt into the final year of his deal, a source familiar with the center's intentions told ESPN, confirming news first reported by The Athletic. Hayes, 24, came to the Lakers last summer after playing his first four seasons in New Orleans, signing a two-year deal with a player option on the second year. The No. 8 overall pick in 2019, he averaged 4.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 70 games last season. The Lakers discussed a Russell trade with several teams last season, looking to upgrade the point guard position in part because of Russell's struggles in the 2023 Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets. After drafting Dalton Knecht with the No. 17 pick and Bronny James with the No. 55 pick this week, L.A. still has the ability to trade two future first-round picks, which, paired with an expiring contract the size of Russell's, could lead to a new-look lineup for the Lakers. The Lakers replaced Darvin Ham -- whom Russell struggled to see eye-to-eye with at times -- with Redick at head coach since the season ended with another playoff loss to Denver. Redick, an elite 3-point shooter during his playing career, spoke about his desire for more 3s across the roster for next season at his introductory news conference. It stands to reason he would value the skill set of Russell, who broke the Lakers' single-season 3-pointers made record last season with 226. Russell's plan to opt in was first reported by Swish Cultures. WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB Risely Featured Image Deeksha 7 Why Do You Want This Job 2061202Transition Final Edit 9d660afa21c4492f92e8ac8904ae3b6b Why Do You Want This Job Min ?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1 Tips For Answering Why You Want To Work Here 2048x1356 116 Maxresdefault Af1b64f3e1997dd5870fd569cc58f10f Howlongdoesittaketofindajob(in2022).hero 1704806425237?e=2147483647&v=beta&t=P7MAMQiF0NmjyZxNwOSxYREivWKmfr5eCpqDWzXA9e0 Maxresdefault Job Today Maxresdefault Risely Featured Image Deeksha 6 Maxresdefault Maxresdefault 01262022 1261564607 Why Do You Want This Job 10000 Hours Catching Jobs Word Showing Work And Careers FyFdaMwu SBI 300168164 768x698 0x0 ?format=jpg&height=900&width=1600&fit=bounds What To Say In Interview 2048x1796 Maxresdefault Hiring2 ?quality=85&strip=all&w=720&h=379&crop=1 1080x608 Cmsv2 44acd67b E1ce 56a5 B94d 4b0c83b621bc 8040088 Maxresdefault 1567062086 3 Maxresdefault Best 10 Jobs You Can Get Now In 2023 1024x684 Maxresdefault Maxresdefault Maxresdefault Image W1280 How Do I Do That 1691003022831 1691003036541 Afb07c056b0067bbc6f840c623c40220 Maxresdefault Maxresdefault Maxresdefault