D'ANGELO RUSSELL NEWS

LeBron James' injury should be no surprise to Lakers

Memory teaches us that if something can go wrong with the Lakers, it almost certainly will.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Unlikely to play Tuesday Russell (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against the Grizzlies, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Russell will likely miss a second straight contest after suffering a right ankle sprain during the first game back following the All-Star break. Dennis Schroder figures to remain in the starting lineup if Russell is indeed ruled out.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Russell (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus the Mavericks, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Russell went through a light walkthrough before the contest, but as expected, he'll miss at least one contest due to an ankle injury he suffered in Thursday's win over Golden State. His next chance to suit up arrives Tuesday in Memphis. In his absence, Dennis Schroder will slide back into the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as doubtful Russell (ankle) is officially listed as doubtful to play Sunday against the Mavericks, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Russell left the Lakers' win over Golden State on Thursday after stepping on Donte DiVincenzo's foot. He didn't return to the contest, and head coach Darvin Ham was always skeptical of Russell's chances of featuring against Dallas. If he's ruled out for Sunday, which seems to be the most likely scenario as things stand now, then Dennis Schroder would likely slide into the starting lineup, while Austin Reaves and Lonnie Walker would be candidates for increased roles off the bench.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Head coach Darvin Ham said Friday he doubts Russell (ankle) plays Sunday in Dallas, and the point guard is day-to-day moving forward, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Russell left the Lakers' win over Golden State on Thursday after stepping on Donte DiVincenzo's foot and didn't return to the contest. X-rays came back negative, so it appears he's avoided a significant injury, though he'll likely sit out at least one contest as a precaution. If that's the case, Dennis Schroder would likely slide into the starting lineup, while Austin Reaves and Lonnie Walker would be candidates for increased roles off the bench.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle sprain Russell suffered an ankle sprain against Golden State on Thursday and is considered day-to-day, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Russell picked up a right ankle sprain after he turned his ankle stepping on an opposing player's foot. The X-rays on Russell's ankle came back negative, so he may have dodged a bullet. The Lakers have two days off before they play the Mavericks on Sunday, and Russell's status is uncertain for that contest at the moment.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Thursday Russell (ankle) won't return to Thursday's contest against the Warriors, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Russell picked up a right ankle sprain in the first half of Thursday's matchup with Golden State. With the guard unavailable, Dennis Schroder and Malik Beasley should see increased minutes for the remainder of the contest.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James feels 'really good' about Lakers going into All-Star break

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the new-look Lakers defeated the Pelicans 120-102 on Wednesday night.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Plays well alongside LeBron Russell finished Wednesday's 120-102 win over the Pelicans with 21 points (5-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes.

Impact After starting alongside Dennis Schroder in his first two game since joining the Lakers last week, Russell operated as more of a traditional point guard Wednesday while shooting guard Malik Beasley replaced Schroder in the starting five. The Lakers also got LeBron James (ankle) back from a three-game absence, but the return of the NBA's all-time scoring leader didn't get in the way of Russell turning in a productive outing. Due to the blowout, none of the Lakers' starters saw more than 30 minutes, so even if James and Anthony Davis take on larger shares of the usage in the more competitive games to come, Russell may be able to fend off any downturn in the 27.6 percent rate he sported Wednesday by getting more playing time.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron, Anthony Davis get new-look Lakers past Pelicans

LeBron James had 21 points in his first game since becoming the NBA’s career scoring leader, and D’Angelo Russell had 21 points and seven assists during his warm welcome home in th...

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impresses in debut Russell ended with 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and six assists over 35 minutes during Saturday's 109-103 win over the Warriors.

Impact Russell is wearing blue and gold once again after a route that took him to the Nets, Warriors and Timberwolves over a five-year span. It was evident that Russell and Anthony Davis established a quick synergy with each other, and they worked effective pick-and-rolls with very little practice. With Russell Westbrook out of favor and traded away, the door is wide open for Russell to take control as the floor general alongside Dennis Schroder, but LeBron James' (ankle) return will give us a clearer idea of Russell's overall effectiveness.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Russell shines in return to Lakers after trade by T-Wolves

D’Angelo Russell had 15 points, six assists and five rebounds in his Lakers return after being acquired from Minnesota, Dennis Schroder scored 26 points, and Los Angeles beat the G...

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'We're behind the 8-ball': New-look Lakers need time they don't have

The Lakers have 26 games to integrate six new players around LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

To debut Saturday Russell (trade) is not on the injury report for Saturday's matchup against the Warriors, suggesting he's available to make his Lakers debut, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register...

Impact Russell likely projects as the Lakers' new starting point guard over Dennis Schroder after the club acquired him prior to Thursday's trade deadline. Los Angeles also sent Russell Westbrook to Utah in the package, lessening the backcourt competition for minutes. Russell spent the first two years of his career with Los Angeles before moving on to Brooklyn, Golden State and Minnesota. This year with the Wolves, he averaged 17.9 points, 6.2 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 32.9 minutes. The Lakers need his 39.1 percent three-point shooting more than his passing ability, but Russell will still get his fair share of playmaking opportunities when LeBron James is on the bench or takes plays off. Fantasy managers rostering Russell should expect a decrease in value, but it may not be drastic.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA insiders on how a wild trade deadline reshaped the title race

The Suns have entered the chat. The Lakers have not. And the Warriors have left it. Here's how scouts, GMs and front-office executives are e...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

D'Angelo Russell trade means new style for Timberwolves; Wild's bumbling continues Basketball writer Chris Hine joins host Michael Rand to look at the longer-term impact of this week's big trade. And a strength for the Wild...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Conley's maturity, experience led T-wolves to Russell trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves made yet another alteration of their core in their latest attempt to keep up in the crowded Western Conference race

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't debut Thursday Russell will not play in Thursday's game against the Bucks but has a strong chance to be available Saturday, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Fantasy managers will have to wait to see Russell's second stint with the Lakers begin, as Russell will miss Thursday's tilt and continue to get settled in following the blockbuster trade Wednesday. Since the deal was announced, the Lakers shipped Patrick Beverley to Orlando for Mo Bamba, which should ease any worries about Russell's workload with his new team.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA odds: Does D'Angelo Russell improve Lakers' title chances?

LeBron James and the Lakers got D'Angelo Russell and sent Russell Westbrook packing, but did the trade improve their title odds?

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Westbrook trade should give LeBron James, Lakers new postseason life

With three new, capable role players in the mix, LeBron James and Lakers appear equipped to be a legitimate postseason threat.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

NBA trade deadline sees Irving, Durant bolster West teams

First it was Kyrie Irving to Dallas

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS