D'ANGELO RUSSELL NEWS

Won't play Wednesday Russell (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Suns, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Russell played through left hamstring tightness during Tuesday's 99-95 loss to the Knicks, finishing with 23 points (6-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks and one steal in 31 minutes. The Nets have been extremely cautious with their key players this season, and it's not a surprise to see Russell being held out for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Ben Simmons (illness) doubtful, guys like Reece Beekman, Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin are likely to be heavily involved.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Supplies 23 points in double-double Russell (hamstring) supplied a team-high 23 points (6-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 99-95 loss to th...

Impact Russell registered his third double-double of the season while playing through a hamstring injury Tuesday, and it's also worth noting he logged his most minutes (31) since joining his new team. The veteran guard has been far more productive thus far with Brooklyn as opposed to the Lakers, particularly in the assists column, as he's averaging 14.6 points, 8.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 24.4 minutes over his last seven games. Although Russell's future with the rebuilding Nets remains uncertain, he should remain the club's primary ball handler for as long as Cam Thomas (hamstring) sits on the shelf.

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Good to go Tuesday Russell (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Knicks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Russell has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with left hamstring tightness. The 28-year-old guard should make his second straight with Ben Simmons (illness) out.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Russell (hamstring) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact This is good news for a Brooklyn team that just ruled Ben Simmons (illness) out for Tuesday. Russell is therefore poised for a lot of usage against the Knicks. In six appearances with the Nets, Russell holds averages of 13.2 points, 8.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.8 three-pointers.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn plays New York on 7-game home slide

Brooklyn will try to end its seven-game home slide when the Nets play New York

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-time call for Tuesday Russell is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to left hamstring tightness injury management, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Impact Russell drew the start Sunday and performed well as a distributor, but the Nets are contemplating holding him out Tuesday to ensure he remains healthy. The team should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Seven dimes in Sunday's start Russell accumulated nine points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Sunday's 127-101 loss to the Thunder.

Impact With Ben Simmons (illness) unavailable, Russell shifted back into the starting five and led the Nets in assists, although he made little scoring impact of his own. The veteran guard is averaging 13.2 points, 8.0 assists, 3.2 boards, 1.8 threes and 1.7 minutes over 23.2 minutes in his six appearances (three starts) for Brooklyn since being shipped east in a late December trade with the Lakers.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moving to starting role Russell is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Ben Simmons was a late scratch Sunday due to an illness, so Russell will move to the starting lineup as his replacement. Russell is averaging 12.0 points, 5.8 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game in a starting role this season. He's started in two of his five appearances with Brooklyn so far.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Austin Reaves scores a career-high 38 points as Lakers hold on for 102-101 victory over Nets

Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James had 29 and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-101

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available vs. Los Angeles Russell (shin/hamstring) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Lakers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact After missing five of the last six games for the Nets, Russell has been cleared to return to play Friday. The 28-year-old guard might be ready for a revenge game, facing his former team for the first time since being traded last month. In his last game for Brooklyn against Portland, the veteran guard finished with 13 points, three rebounds, nine assists and four steals in 21 minutes off the bench.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Davis, Lakers to host Johnson and the Nets

Brooklyn heads to Los Angeles for a non-conference matchup

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't go Wednesday Russell (shin/hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Russell was a late add to the injury report Wednesday due to a bruised right shin and a tight left hamstring. With the Nets dealing with a handful of injuries, Keon Johnson, Tyrese Martin, Reece Beekman and Jalen Wilson should see plenty of action. Russell's next chance to play will come Friday against the Lakers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Now questionable for Wednesday Russell is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to a right shin contusion and left hamstring tightness, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Russell missed four straight games with a bruised right shin before playing in Tuesday's win over Portland. However, he was a late addition to Wednesday's injury report due to the shin injury and left hamstring tightness, which is a new issue. Considering Russell has been banged up lately, it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out the closing leg of Brooklyn's back-to-back. If he winds up missing Wednesday's game, look to Keon Johnson, Reece Beekman and Tyrese Martin to pick up the slack.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nine assists in return Russell (shin) tallied 13 points (3-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine assists, four steals and three rebounds across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 132-114 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact The banged-up Nets returned to key rotation players to the mix Tuesday, as Russell and Cameron Johnson (ankle) were back in action after four- and five-game absences, respectively. Brooklyn eased Russell in off the bench, and both the second-unit role and the blowout nature of the contest had a hand in the low minutes count. Aside from some poor shooting from two-point range, Russell was highly productive during his time on the court, so he'll likely be worthy of holding in most fantasy leagues despite what's been a frustrating runout to his time in Brooklyn since being acquired from the Lakers on Dec. 29. The Nets will wrap up a back-to-back set Wednesday in Los Angeles versus the Clippers, and Russell could be a candidate to rest in that contest or operate under a minutes restriction.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Johnson returns from ankle injury and has 24 points in Nets' 132-114 win at Portland

Cam Johnson returned from a five-game absence with a right ankle sprain and scored 24 points in the Brooklyn Nets’ 132-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night

JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go against Portland Russell (shin) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Russell has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Brooklyn's previous four outings due to a right contusion. With Cam Thomas (hamstring) still out, Russell should return to Brooklyn's starting lineup against Portland.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Russell (shin) is questionable for Tuesday's game versus Portland, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Russell is in jeopardy of missing his fifth consecutive contest due to a right shin contusion. If the 28-year-old is sidelined, Reece Beekman and Tyrese Martin should continue to see a bump in minutes. Over three outings with his new club, Russell has averaged 12.7 points, 8.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 22.7 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn takes on Portland on 5-game losing streak

Brooklyn looks to stop its five-game skid when the Nets take on Portland

JANUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jazz take on the Nets on 3-game skid

Utah aims to end its three-game skid when the Utah Jazz take on Brooklyn

JANUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Sunday Russell (leg) will not play Sunday against the Jazz, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Impact Russell will miss his fourth game in a row Sunday and continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games. In the meantime, guys like Keon Johnson, Tyrese Martin and Reece Beekman will get more opportunities in Russell's absence.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic, Westbrook have triple-doubles and Nuggets beat Nets 124-105

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in his return to the lineup, Russell Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Broo...

JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out for Friday Russell (shin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Russell will miss his third consecutive contest due to a right shin contusion, and his next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Utah. With the veteran point guard sidelined, Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin should continue to start in the club's backcourt, with Reece Beekman likely seeing a bump in minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn takes on Denver, aims to stop 3-game slide

Brooklyn looks to stop its three-game losing streak when the Nets take on Denver

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Malik Beasley scores 23 and Pistons win 5th straight, 113-98 over Nets

Malik Beasley scored 23 points, Cade Cunningham had 13 points and the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 113-98 over the Brooklyn Nets

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for Wednesday Russell (shin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Russell will miss a second straight game due to a shin contusion. The veteran guard has only played in three games with the Nets since being traded to Brooklyn by the Lakers. He is averaging 12.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game, shooting 46.4 percent from the floor and 25 percent from beyond the arc during his short time with the Nets thus far.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE