Atlanta Hawks fans let D’Angelo Russell know they’re not down to trade Dejounte Murray for him … chanting “We don’t want you” at the Lakers guard during Tuesday’s game!
The cold-blooded moment happened at the Lakers vs. Hawks game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta … when Russell walked to the free-throw line after being fouled.
“We don’t want you! We don’t want you!” a chorus of fans in the upper bowl yelled … a moment that was captured on video by reporter Dave McMenamin.
Hawks fans chanting “We don’t want you!” with D’Angelo Russell at the FT line pic.twitter.com/fdH7yysOP7
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 31, 2024
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The chants stem from rumors the Lakers are shopping DLo … and the guy they want in return is Murray, an All-Star guard, who agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension with the Hawks last July.
Russell — who is in his second stint with LA — is averaging 17.1 points and 6.1 assists this season.
Nonetheless, no trade has been agreed to … so for now the Hawks fans get their wish. But, the Lakers have until the Feb. 8 deadline.
Hawks coach Quin Snyder refused to respond to the trade rumors … telling reporters at pre-game, “I think I made it clear that I don’t comment on rumors and speculation. It’s not something I get involved with.”
Heckling aside, Hawks fans left happy … their team beat the Lakers, 138-122, thanks in part to an off game from Russell (he only scored 9 points on 3 of 11 shooting).
Keep ya head up, DLo!