AP source: Nets make Russell restricted free agent

NEW YORK (AP) — A person with knowledge of the details says the Brooklyn Nets have extended a qualifying offer to D’Angelo Russell, making the point guard a restricted free agent.
The decision Friday allows the Nets to match any offer Russell receives from another team. It was confirmed to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no official announcement.
The Athletic first reported the qualifying offer. Without it, Russell would have become an unrestricted fr