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Lakers hope LeBron James continues career after playoff elimination

The Lakers understand James' thoughts regarding retirement — but also appear willing to do what it takes for him to come back for his 21st s...

MAY 24, 2023

2023 NBA Finals: Potential Celtics-Lakers matchup odds

What would the series odds be if it's Celtics-Lakers in the NBA Finals? Read what sportsbooks would put the number at if the teams meet with...

MAY 17, 2023

Lakers-Nuggets Western Conference finals: 5 things to watch

LeBron's Jordan chase, Nikola Jokic's laser-focus on a title, a matchup of contrasting bigs and more reasons this Lakers-Nuggets series coul...

MAY 16, 2023

Posts second-best playoff result Russell had 21 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 127-97 victory over Golden State in Game 3 of the Western C...

Impact Russell did most of his damage in the first quarter, scoring 13 of his 21 points. LeBron James failed to take a shot in the first quarter, which was possibly one reason for Russell's heavy involvement to begin the game. With the game put away, Russell sat in the fourth quarter, which affected all of the starters' totals.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines as Lakers advance Russell finished with 31 points (12-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 125-85 win over the Grizzlies in...

Impact LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been doing the heavy lifting for the Lakers in the series, but Russell came through when the team needed him the most and delivered his best playoff performance in quite some time to lead the Lakers to a series-clinching win. It remains to be seen if the Lakers will play the Kings or Warriors, but Russell showed in this series that he can be the third star the team has needed for quite some time. He averaged 16.7 points, 5.8 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game in the first round series against Memphis.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First double-double of postseason Russell racked up 11 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 116-99 loss to Memphis in Game 5 of the Western...

Impact Russell led all Lakers players in assists while finishing as one of four players in double-figures in scoring in Wednesday's loss. Russell surpassed the double-digit assist mark for the first time this postseason, now having recorded at least 10 points and five assists in three of his five appearances.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high seven dimes in win Russell logged 19 points (7-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 win over the Grizzlies in Game 1 of the West...

Impact Russell was aggressive early and finished fifth on the team in scoring behind Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis and LeBron James. The lefty point guard also showcased his playmaking ability and recorded a team-high seven assists.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hachimura's big 2nd half leads LA past Memphis in Game 1

Rui Hachimura had a career-best playoff scoring performance with 29 points, including 21 in the second half, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-112 in the op...

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2023 NBA odds: Best title future bets to make now, including Lakers, Celtics

With the NBA Playoffs around the corner, FOX Sports betting analyst Jason McIntyre offers up his three best NBA title futures bets to make n...

APRIL 13, 2023

The NBA playoffs' weird, wide-open West

Will the feel-good stories of optimism and smooth sailing continue? Or, as so many expect, will the likes of the Warriors and the Lakers com...

APRIL 10, 2023

Available to play Russell (foot) will be available to play Sunday against the Jazz, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact D'Lo is good to go for L.A.'s regular-season finale, and he'll draw a favorable matchup against a Utah team that is resting most of their main guys. Feel free to get him active.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team with 24 points Russell posted 24 points (9-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes during Friday's 121-107 win over Phoenix.

Impact In a game the Lakers needed to win to keep their hopes of avoiding the Play-In tournament alive, Anthony Davis and LeBron James shot a combined 10-for-31 (32.3 percent) from the field. Russell stepped in to pick up the slack, going 6-for-9 from three-point range and 9-of-14 overall en route to a team-leading 24 points. The point guard also turned the ball over six times, but his scoring was instrumental in helping Los Angeles pull out the victory. This was Russell's first game of 20-plus points since he recorded 26 against Phoenix on March 22.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to go Friday Russell is probable for Friday's game against the Suns due to left foot soreness, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Russell has been battling a nagging foot injury throughout April that held him to just 15 minutes in Sunday's win and forced him to sit out the opening leg of a back-to-back set Tuesday. Considering he ended up playing 40 minutes in the closing half of the set and was termed probable for Friday's tilt, he should be expected to be a full go against Phoenix.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Utah Russell (foot) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Jazz, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Russell has been downgraded from questionable to out Tuesday due to a foot injury. However, Ham said it was just precautionary, so the 26-year-old guard should suit up in the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back Wednesday. Dennis Schroder will likely be inserted into the starting lineup in Russell's absence.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers overtake Timberwolves in standings with 123-111 win

Anthony Davis scored 17 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and grabbed 17 rebounds to lift the Los Angeles Lakers past the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-111

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Registers 17 points in return Russell racked up 17 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 win over Chicago.

Impact Russell missed the Lakers' previous two contests due to a hip issue, but he was able to log 36 minutes Wednesday. The injury didn't seem to bother his shooting stroke, as the point guard knocked down seven of 12 shots from the field, including half of his four three-point attempts. Russell has now made at least half of his shots in three straight contests and is shooting a career-best 46.7 percent overall this season.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Russell (hip) won't play Sunday against the Bulls, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Russell is set to miss a second straight game, meaning more minutes should be available for Dennis Schroder and Austin Reaves. Russell will have a few days to rest before potentially returning Wednesday against the Bulls.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Russell is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Russell missed Friday's game against the Thunder, but head coach Darvin Ham has stated the injury isn't serious, so the questionable designation shouldn't be surprising. Dennis Schroder and Austin Reaves would be in line for bigger roles if Russell can't face Chicago.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Davis scores 37, Lakers hold off Thunder 116-111

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-111

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D'Angelo Russell ruled out against Oklahoma City Dave McMenamin: Darvin Ham says D’Angelo Russell will not play against OKC because of his right hip. “It’s not too serious, but serious enou...

MARCH 25, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Will not play Friday Russell (hip) will not play Friday against the Thunder, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.

Impact Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said the injury isn't serious and that Russell will be considered day-to-day going forward. His next chance to play will be March 26 against the Bulls. With Russell sidelined Friday, we can expect Dennis Schroder and Austin Reaves to be more involved.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE