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D'ANGELO RUSSELL #1 - POINT GUARD - LOS ANGELES LAKERS
11.5 PPG •
2.3 RPG •
5.0 APG
11.5 PPG
2.3 RPG
5.0 APG
Minnesota puts home win streak on the line against Charlotte
Minnesota will try to keep its six-game home win streak intact when the Timberwolves take on CharlotteFEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Edwards' milestone game leads Timberwolves over Pacers
Anthony Edwards celebrated a milestone moment by scoring 37 points and leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 129-120 victory at IndianaFEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Puts up 18 points in loss Russell had 18 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 134-122 loss to the Bulls.
Impact A minor shin injury hasn't prevented Russell from taking the court, but he wasn't at his best in this one. Still, the former Lakers and Nets guard has scored in double digits in each of his last four appearances and is averaging 20.8 points and 7.0 assists per game in that stretch. Those are impressive numbers considering he should be considered the team's third-best scoring option behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards.
FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Indiana takes on Minnesota, aims to stop 5-game slide
Indiana aims to stop its five-game skid when the Indiana Pacers take on MinnesotaFEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available Friday Russell (shin) will play Friday against the Bulls, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Impact Russell continues to deal with shin pain but will appear in a fourth straight game. The past three matchups have seen him average 21.7 points, 8.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 30.0 minutes.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Friday Russell (shin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Impact Russell has played in the past three games despite a bruised shin. He's averaged 21.7 points, 8.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 30.0 minutes.
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Big effort falls short Russell finished Wednesday's 132-119 loss to the Kings with 29 points (10-20 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes.
Impact Russell wasn't able to lead Minnesota to its sixth straight win, but he put together a nice stat line for his fantasy managers. The veteran point guard led the Timberwolves in both scoring and assists while tying his season high with a team-leading six three-pointers. Russell's overall 41.2 percent field-goal rate is somewhat disconcerting, but that number has jumped to 47.5 percent since the start of the new year. He is averaging 19.6 points, 7.6 assists and 3.2 three-pointers in 14 games over that span.
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DeRozan and the Bulls host the Timberwolves
DeMar DeRozan leads Chicago into a matchup against Minnesota averaging 27.4 points per gameFEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D'Angelo Russell Available For Timberwolves Against Kings Tonight A key Timberwolves playmaker is available Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings.
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • NESN.COM
Cleared to play Wednesday Russell (shin) is available for Wednesday's game at Sacramento, Dane Moore of BringMeTheNews.com reports.
Impact Russell was considered questionable with a bruised left shin and will once again play through the injury Wednesday. He's averaged 18.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.0 minutes in two games since missing four contests due to the shin issue.
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Wednesday Russell (shin) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Impact Russell has been able to play through his left shin contusion in each of the last two games, and he averaged 18.0 points, 7.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per contest during that time. If he's held out for the second half of the back-to-back set, Malik Beasley and Jaylen Nowell could see additional playing time.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable at Sacramento Russell (shin) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Impact Russell has played two games since returning from a four-game absence stemming from a bruised left shin. However, he's clearly still in pain. The Wolves have many players questionable Wednesday, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on the injury report leading up to tipoff.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Tuesday Russell (lower leg) is available for Tuesday's matchup against the Kings, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Russell will appear in a second straight game after four missed contests due to a bruised lower leg. In his return, he played 30 minutes and posted 22 points, eight assists, five rebounds and one steal.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Tuesday Russell (shin) is questionable for Tuesday's game at Sacramento.
Impact Russell had 22 points (7-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 30 minutes in his return from a four-game absence Sunday against Detroit. He's still nursing a bruised left shin, and his availability for the front end of the back-to-back set Tuesday is in question.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota plays Sacramento on 4-game win streak
Minnesota heads into a matchup with Sacramento as winners of four consecutive gamesFEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong scoring, assists in return Russell (lower leg) compiled 22 points (7-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes Sunday in the Timberwolves' 118-105 win over the Pis...
Impact Making his return to the lineup after missing Minnesota's last four games with a lower-leg bruise, Russell didn't look to be any worse for the wear following the layoff. He finished two points off matching Karl-Anthony Towns for the team lead, and his eight dimes tied Detroit's Killian Hayes for the most among any player from either side. Fantasy managers can feel comfortable activating Russell ahead of the Timberwolves' upcoming four-game week, which begins with a road back-to-back set Tuesday and Wednesday in Sacramento.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Sunday Coach Chris Finch said Russell (lower leg) will play Sunday against the Pistons and won't have a minutes restriction, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Impact Russell has been sidelined for the Timberwolves' previous four games due to a bruised lower leg, but he'll return to the starting lineup Sunday. Before his injury, the veteran point guard had averaged 21.8 points, 8.1 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game over his last nine contests.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trending toward return It is looking like Russell (lower leg) will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Pistons, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He is officially probable.
Impact Russell has been sidelined for the Timberwolves' previous four games due to a bruised lower leg. He went through practice Saturday and coach Chris Finch indicated it is looking like he will give it a go Sunday. Still, the team has yet to officially clear him for a return. It remains to be seen if he will face any type of minute restriction should he ultimately get the green light.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota puts home win streak on the line against Detroit
Minnesota aims to prolong its five-game home win streak with a victory over DetroitFEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting out Thursday Russell (lower leg) won't play Thursday against the Pistons, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Impact Russell will be sidelined for the fourth straight contest as he continues to deal with a bruised lower leg. Jaylen Nowell, Malik Beasley and Jordan McLaughlin should see more run for Minnesota.
FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Thursday Russell (lower leg) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Impact Russell missed the last three games with a lower leg bruise but has a chance to return to the court Thursday. It's not yet clear whether he'll face a minutes restriction if he's back in action against Detroit.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit and Minnesota square off in non-conference showdown
Minnesota plays Detroit for a non-conference matchupFEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out as expected Russell (lower leg) is out Tuesday against the Nuggets, Dane Moore of BringMeTheNews.com reports.
Impact Russell is out for a third straight game while dealing with a lower leg bruise. Patrick Beverley, Jaylen Nowell, Malik Beasley and Jordan McLaughlin should remain candidates to see extra usage.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely out Tuesday Russell (lower leg) isn't expected to play Tuesday against the Nuggets, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Russell is technically listed as questionable, but at shootaround Tuesday morning coach Chris Finch told the media that the guard will "probably" miss a third straight game. In more positive news, Finch said Patrick Beverley (ankle) will likely be cleared to return.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
