D'Angelo Russell News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Shines off bench in victory Russell ended with 20 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes during Saturday's 103-99 victory over the Kings.

Impact Russell stepped up and provided a spark off the Lakers bench in Saturday's contest, leading all bench players in scoring, assists and rebounds while finishing as one of two players with 20 or more points. Russell has surpassed the 20-point mark in three outings this season, adding at least five assists in all three of those contests. He has now recorded at least 15 points in three of his last five appearances, including in two straight outings.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid

Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 28 points with 14 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98 without LeBro...

DECEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Explodes for season-high 28 points Russell produced 28 points (9-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, 14 assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 107-98 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Russell stepped up in the absence of LeBron James (foot) and Austin Reaves (pelvis), setting new top marks on the season in points and assists. He's put together a few strong performances to kick off December while his team works to get healthy, reaching the 20-point threshold in two of four games, but his production has been shaky at times over the last month.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot soreness

LeBron James sat out the Los Angeles Lakers’ 107-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday due to left foot soreness, the NBA career scoring leader’s first missed game o...

DECEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't start Friday Russell isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Hawks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The Lakers are shaking things up in the backcourt for this matchup and will slot Gabe Vincent in the first unit, meaning Russell will operate as the go-to offensive weapon off the bench. Russell is averaging 12.1 points, 4.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game when coming off the bench this season (11 appearances).

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 points Monday Russell racked up 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 109-80 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Russell was highly efficient from the floor and finished as the Lakers' leading scorer in a game where the entire offense sputtered. Don't be surprised if Russell stays in the starting five for the foreseeable future, or at least until Austin Reaves (pelvis) is able to return. Russell has surpassed the 15-point mark in four appearances in a row, averaging 17.5 points, 4.3 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game while shooting 55.3 percent from the floor in that stretch.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Monday Russell (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, Russell has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action after missing Sunday's win over Utah due to an illness. With Russell and Austin Reaves (pelvis) sidelined Sunday, Gabe Vincent started. Coach JJ Redick may opt to do that again and bring Russell off the bench, a role the veteran point guard has seemed comfortable with this season. In 11 appearances as a reserve, Russell has averaged 12.1 points, 4.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monday Russell (illness) is probable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact After missing Sunday's game against the Jazz, Russell appears to be trending in the right direction. Austin Reaves (pelvic contusion) is questionable, so Russell could see increased usage Monday if the Lakers are shorthanded. With Russell expected back, Gabe Vincent and Max Christie could lose some steam after strong showings Sunday.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards, Timberwolves to host Davis and the Lakers

Minnesota and Los Angeles will square off in a matchup of Western Conference foes

DECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Davis scores 33, LeBron James takes over late as Lakers hold on to beat Jazz 105-104

Anthony Davis had 33 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 27 points and 14 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 105-104

DECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially out Russell (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Russell was deemed doubtful ahead of game time due to a sickness, so it doesn't come as a surprise that he will not be available Sunday. Gabe Vincent and Max Christie are likely to see increased roles with Russell sidelined.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz face the Lakers on 3-game slide

Utah aims to break its three-game slide when the Utah Jazz take on Los Angeles

DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely to play Sunday Russell (illness) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Russell is under the weather, and it appears serious enough that he is likely to be sidelined for Sunday's contest. Depending on his recovery, Russell could also be in danger of missing the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back against the Timberwolves on Monday. Gabe Vincent, Cam Reddish and Max Christie would all be candidates to see increased playing time should Russell be ruled out for Sunday's game.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Shooting woes continue Thursday Russell provided seven points (3-10 FG, 1-7 3Pt), six assists, one rebound, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Thursday's 119-118 loss to the Magic.

Impact Russell tied his second-lowest scoring mark of the season, though he posted five or more assists for the 11th time through 15 regular-season appearances. The 28-year-old point guard has seen a decrease in playing time since shifting to the bench, due in part to the emergence of Dalton Knecht. In his last five outings, Russell has averaged 8.6 points, 5.0 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals while shooting 34.9 percent from the field across 24.0 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Officially active Wednesday Coach JJ Redick relayed that Russell is "good to go" for Wednesday's game against Memphis, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Russell will not miss any time despite being featured on the injury report since Tuesday due to an illness. It's unclear if Russell will re-enter the starting lineup, but he has performed strongly in two appearances off the bench, delivering 16.5 points on 52.0/38.5/66.7 percent shooting in 26.0 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Russell (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Russell missed Tuesday's practice due to an illness but is still expected to suit up against Memphis. Russell is averaging 16.5 points, 2.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 26.0 minutes in his two appearances since moving to the bench.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Russell didn't practice Tuesday due to an illness, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Russell is in danger of missing his first game of the season Wednesday against the Grizzlies. He's operated off the bench over the last two games, giving way to defensive-minded guard Cam Reddish. While Russell has maintained solid scoring numbers as a reserve, his assists have taken a hit. As a starter (eight games), Russell averaged 5.6 assists per night, but he's totaled only four dimes in two contests off the bench.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Bronny James scores 6 points in first G-League game as LeBron, Lakers teammates watch courtside

Bronny James started and scored six points in his first G-League game as the South Bay Lakers defeated the Salt Lake City Stars 110-96

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid effort from second unit Russell finished Friday's 116-106 victory over Philadelphia with 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes off the bench.

Impact The 28-year-old guard found himself on the second unit Friday in favor of Cam Reddish but didn't sulk about it, as Russell drained multiple threes for the fourth straight game and scored in double digits for the seventh straight. It's not clear whether the shift to the bench is a temporary one for Russell, but the Lakers' reserves could use a reliable threat -- only the Knicks' bench brigade has scored fewer points per game to begin the season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron has his 114th triple-double in the Lakers' 116-106 win over the slumping 76ers

LeBron James had 21 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds in his second triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended the Philadelphia 76ers’ miserable start with a...

NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slumping Lakers pull D'Angelo Russell from starting lineup | NBA.com Cam Reddish replaces D'Angelo Russell, who may be able to play with more offensive freedom on L.A.’s 2nd unit.

NOVEMBER 9 • NBA.COM

Slumping Lakers pull D'Angelo Russell from starting lineup vs Philadelphia, promote Cam Reddish

The Los Angeles Lakers have replaced D’Angelo Russell with Cam Reddish in their starting lineup to shake up the slumping team

NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will come off bench Russell will play a reserve role in Friday's game versus the 76ers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Head coach JJ Reddick expressed frustration with Russell following a poor shooting display in the Lakers' 131-114 loss to Memphis on Wednesday. It looks like the coach was frustrated enough to move the point guard to a reserve role in favor of Cam Reddish. It remains to be seen if this will be a one game situation or a permanent move for the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Poor shooting display in loss Russell amassed 12 points (4-12 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 131-114 loss to Memphis.

Impact The Lakers needed Russell to step his game up with Anthony Davis (ankle) sidelined Wednesday. Instead, the floor general delivered another woeful shooting performance and once again had major issues from beyond the arc. The numbers look good on the surface, as Russell has scored in double digits in six games in a row, but the efficiency has been subpar. He's shooting 37.5 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from deep in his eight contests so far.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Officially available Russell (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact As expected, Russell has been upgraded from probable to available and will continue to play through a minor right foot contusion. He's scored in double digits in five straight games, averaging 14.0 points, 6.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 30.8 minutes during that stretch.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid

LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot soreness

Edwards, Timberwolves to host Davis and the Lakers

Anthony Davis scores 33, LeBron James takes over late as Lakers hold on to beat Jazz 105-104

Jazz face the Lakers on 3-game slide

Bronny James scores 6 points in first G-League game as LeBron, Lakers teammates watch courtside

LeBron has his 114th triple-double in the Lakers' 116-106 win over the slumping 76ers

Slumping Lakers pull D'Angelo Russell from starting lineup vs Philadelphia, promote Cam Reddish