D'ANGELO RUSSELL NEWS

AP source: Lakers trading Westbrook to Utah in 3-team swap

The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah and reacquiring guard D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal, a person with knowledge of th...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers swap Russell Westbrook for D'Angelo Russell in three-team deal

Russell Westbrook's tenure with the Lakers comes to an end, while D'Angelo Russell rejoins L.A. and Mike Conley Jr. heads to Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Dealt to Los Angeles Russell (personal) has been traded to the Lakers as part of a three-team deal involving the Timberwolves, Jazz and Lakers on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Russell will be joined by Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt in Los Angeles. Russell Westbrook will head to Utah, with Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker dealt to Minnesota. While the 26-year-old guard has already been ruled out for Wednesday's game, it is unclear if he will be able to play in the Laker's matchup with Milwaukee on Thursday. Russell will likely start alongside either Dennis Schroder or Patrick Beverley in the team's rotation.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Russell is out for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz due to personal reasons, Jazz announcer David Locke reports.

Impact Russell is likely sitting Wednesday due to his rumored involvement in a three-team trade that would send him to the Lakers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Jordan McLaughlin (calf), Jaylen Nowell and Bryn Forbes are candidates to see extended minutes in his absence. Once the trade deadline passes Feb. 9, fantasy managers should know if Russell will be available for Friday's matchup with Memphis or if he has been dealt to a new team.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double in blowout Russell finished Sunday's 128-98 win over Denver with 18 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 assists, one rebound and one steal across 29 minutes.

Impact Even though he didn't see his full allotment of playing time while the Timberwolves turned the game into a runaway after three quarters, Russell was still efficient enough in his reduced minutes to claim his second straight double-double and seventh overall of the season. Russell should continue to benefit from a slight bump in usage and playing time from what he took on earlier in the season while the Timberwolves remain without Karl-Anthony Towns (calf).

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves cruise to 128-98 win against Jokic-less Nuggets

D’Angelo Russell had 14 of his 18 points in the first quarter and added 10 assists, Anthony Edwards scored 20 and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 128-98 win against the Den...

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shines despite defeat Russell notched 29 points (9-20 FG, 6-16 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Friday's 127-120 loss to the Magic.

Impact The Timberwolves ended up losing Friday, but Russell had an excellent game, posting his sixth double-double of the season and reaching the 25-point mark for the third time in his last four contests. Russell has posted double-digit scoring figures in 11 games in a row and is clearly trending in the right direction, averaging 22.1 points, 6.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game in that span.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back on track Russell logged 29 points (11-23 FG, 7-17 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 35 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 119-114 overtime victory over the Warriors.

Impact Russell was held to only 10 points on 4-for-16 from the field and 2-for-10 from deep in his last appearance Monday against the Kings, but he managed to turn things around by dropping 29 points in Wednesday's victory. He scored 21 of his 29 points from deep, marking the second time in three games that he's drilled seven triples. Russell's scoring upside continues to be the most appealing aspect of his game for fantasy managers, as he's averaging 21.4 points and 4.3 made threes over his last 10 matchups.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Russell, Edwards help Timberwolves beat Warriors in OT

D’Angelo Russell scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards took over in overtime after Russell fouled out and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Golde...

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong production continues Russell finished with 25 points (8-14 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 117-110 win over the Kings.

Impact Russell continues to play his best basketball of the season, cobbling together another strong performance. He has now scored at least 19 points in six consecutive games, dishing up at least six assists in all six games. He has been a borderline top-35 player over the past month, bringing his season rank up to 53. Despite all the naysayers, it's been a relatively encouraging season for Russell, numerically his best season in quite some time.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards scores 34, Timberwolves beat Kings 117-110

Anthony Edwards had 16 of his 34 points in the pivotal third quarter, D’Angelo Russell scored 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 117-110 win against the Sacrame...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timberwolves top Memphis after moment of silence for Nichols

Anthony Edwards scored 13 of his 25 points in the third quarter as Minnesota extended its lead, D’Angelo Russell added 19 points and the Timberwolves topped the short-handed Memphi...

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches 30-point threshold Russell chipped in 30 points (11-23 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 42 minutes during Monday's 119-114 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Russell knocked down 47.8 percent of his field goals and added 18 of his 30 points from downtown. He also found success as a passer, and he's now dished out six or more assists in five straight contests.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Green scores career-high 42, Rockets end 13-game skid

Jalen Green scored a career-high 42 points and the Houston Rockets held on for a 119-114 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves to snap a 13-game losing streak

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides efficient shooting in win Russell finished with 23 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight assists, one rebound and one steal in 31 minutes in Saturday's 113-104 win over the Rockets.

Impact Russell and Anthony Edwards (44 points) tore up a toothless Houston defense, with the two combining for 67 points on 23 for 40 shooting from the field and 12 for 22 shooting from three-point range. With an average of 20.5 points on 53.3 percent shooting from the field over his last four games, Russell is beginning to heat up, and he'll have a good chance at maintaining that momentum in the Timberwolves' rematch with the 10-36 Rockets on Monday.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards scores 44; Wolves hand Rockets 13th straight loss

Anthony Edwards scored a season-high 44 points, D’Angelo Russell added 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves handed the Houston Rockets their 13th straight loss with a 113-104 victory

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As trade deadline nears, D'Angelo Russell gives us something to think about Russell's game and impact is known to fluctuate, and we saw both sides of the coin Thursday night against the Raptors.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Russell scores 16 points in 4th, Wolves beat Raptors 128-126

D’Angelo Russell scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards had 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 128-126 on Thursday nig...

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles in loss Russell finished with 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and seven assists in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 122-118 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Russell's shot accuracy wasn't an issue, but his shot volume really hurt his numbers in the loss. Russell has occasionally shown difficulty getting involved in the offense, and although he logged seven assists to partially salvage his stat line, Jamal Murray was able to contain Russell's ability to create his own scoring opportunities.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid scoring and assist numbers Russell produced 21 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, seven assists and one block in 31 minutes during Monday's 126-125 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Russell shot the ball well, including a perfect 6-for-6 from the line and 50 percent from deep. His seven assists and a block were also great additions to his stat sheet Monday night. The 26-year-old's inconsistency is the main issue for fantasy managers, but one could argue he still provides far more good games than bad. His per-game averages are still solid too, currently at 17.1 points (on 46.1 percent shooting), 6.2 assists and 1.1 steals this season.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kessler's 20 points, 21 rebounds help Jazz beat T-Wolves

Walker Kessler had career-highs of 20 points and 21 rebounds, Jordan Clarkson added 21 points and the Utah Jazz rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Mi...

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Woeful performance Saturday Russell totaled nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one assist over 21 minutes during Saturday's 110-102 victory over the Cavaliers.

Impact Russell was benched down the stretch Saturday, ceding his position to Jaylen Nowell, who was playing well with the opening unit. While this should be viewed as an isolated situation, Russell has been struggling of late, sitting barely inside the top 130 over the past week. He is likely to turn things around at some point in the near future, meaning this could be a bit of a buy-low opportunity for any fantasy managers in need of a backup point guard.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards, Timberwolves bounce back to beat short-handed Suns

Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, D’Angelo Russell had 7 and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the short-handed Phoenix Suns 121-116 on Friday night

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches 20-point threshold again Russell supplied 22 points (6-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 33 minutes during Sunday's 104-96 victory over Houston.

Impact Russell has had some up-and-down performances of late, but he's still found a way to score at least 20 points in five of his last eight contests. During that eight-game stretch, Russell is averaging 19.6 points, 6.4 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game, so he remains a productive player and it'd be fair to rate him as Minnesota's second-best offensive threat behind Anthony Edwards with Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) still sidelined.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Russell, Edwards help Timberwolves beat Rockets 104-96

D’Angelo Russell scored 22 points and Anthony Edwards added 21 as the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a big early deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 104-96 for their fourth straig...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS