D’Angelo Russell is ready for his second chance with Lakers
1 year, 10 months ago

D’Angelo Russell is ready for his second chance with Lakers

LA Times  

D’Angelo Russell, celebrating a three-point basket by a Timberwolves teammate during a game last week, had put up statistics surpassing his career numbers this season in all but one major category. D’Angelo Russell was a teenager when the Lakers drafted him second overall in the 2015 NBA draft, a 19-year-old still trying to find his way as a player and a teammate during a time when he had “some growing pains.” Russell is back with the Lakers after having been acquired from Minnesota on Thursday, a “grown man now” who turns 27 on Feb. 23. When he spoke to the media Friday before the Lakers left for a flight to San Francisco for Saturday evening’s game against the Golden State Warriors, Russell said he had “never hoped for” a chance to return to the Lakers. “But I’m here now, and I really appreciate being back, because I feel like I’m ready for everything that’s about to come for the team and whatever comes my way.” Russell talked about how much he “appreciated” learning from the great Kobe Bryant during the 2015-17 seasons.

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D’Angelo Russell moves to Lakers bench, says he just ‘wants to win’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell moves to Lakers bench, says he just ‘wants to win’

LA Times  

D’Angelo Russell, who JJ Redick moved to the Lakers’ second unit earlier in the day on Friday, responded with 18 points for a bench that desperately needed offensive punch and helped the Lakers beat Philadelphia 116-106. Lakers Critical decision by JJ Redick pays off in Lakers’ win over 76ers Point guard D’Angelo Russell is sent to the second unit in …

‘Surprise surprise:’ The stage is set for D’Angelo Russell’s career year
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Surprise surprise:’ The stage is set for D’Angelo Russell’s career year

LA Times  

Who knew D’Angelo Russell would deliver the best moment from Lakers media day? I think the thing that DLo and I have talked about a lot is just like, ‘Let’s put you in a position to have a career year,’” Redick said last week. Thrilled to be coaching DLo this season.” Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, center, huddles with teammates Anthony …

D’Angelo Russell will exercise his player option and remain with Lakers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell will exercise his player option and remain with Lakers

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, right, tries to drive past Clippers guard Norman Powell during a game in November. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, an oft-mentioned player in trade talks, has decided to opt into the final year of his contract, according to people with knowledge of the decision not authorized to speak publicly. Russell, 28, and Christian Wood aren’t the only …

Lakers newsletter: How D’Angelo Russell entrenched himself in the team’s future
9 months, 1 week ago

Lakers newsletter: How D’Angelo Russell entrenched himself in the team’s future

LA Times  

Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome back to the Lakers Newsletter, our once-a-week music recommendation that is disguised as a place to talk basketball. This week, before we listen to some modern rock, we’re gonna reexamine D’Angelo Russell’s huge game Friday night and the questions that, rightfully, still exist. After he helped the Lakers’ beat the Bucks, Russell delivered …

‘I never fear confrontation’: Why D’Angelo Russell shined in Lakers’ win over Bucks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I never fear confrontation’: Why D’Angelo Russell shined in Lakers’ win over Bucks

LA Times  

D’Angelo Russell walked back onto the court where, an hour earlier, he’d just wrapped up his best basketball game as a Laker. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, left, slips a pass around Bucks center Brook Lopez during the first half Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, center, talks with guards D’Angelo Russell, left, and Max Christie during …

Russell for Murray trade rumors stare Lakers in the face in loss to Atlanta
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Russell for Murray trade rumors stare Lakers in the face in loss to Atlanta

LA Times  

They came face-to-face Tuesday night, the two players who have been linked in trade rumors, one of them being Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, the other being Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. Murray easily drove around Russell and pulled up for a 12-foot jumper, staring at the Lakers’ bench before going back down court. When Murray had a straight drive to …

D’Angelo Russell’s big game vs. Bulls raises the question: Should Lakers trade him?
11 months ago

D’Angelo Russell’s big game vs. Bulls raises the question: Should Lakers trade him?

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell celebrates after making a three-pointer during a 141-132 win over the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. D’Angelo Russell looked at Taurean Prince in the corner by the Lakers’ bench immediately after perfect ball movement got his teammate a wide-open three. “He’s playing at a high level,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said of Russell. …

D’Angelo Russell continues to boost his value for Lakers, scoring 34 in blowout win
11 months ago

D’Angelo Russell continues to boost his value for Lakers, scoring 34 in blowout win

LA Times  

D’Angelo Russell, left, celebrates with LeBron James during the Lakers’ 134-110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. The precursor to both of those plays was a pass from D’Angelo Russell, the Lakers’ maligned point guard who has resided inside trade machines all over the internet over the last month. pic.twitter.com/0ooUG7TLvK — Los Angeles Lakers …

D’Angelo Russell continues to pour it on for the Lakers, even as trade rumors swirl
11 months, 1 week ago

D’Angelo Russell continues to pour it on for the Lakers, even as trade rumors swirl

LA Times  

The basketball was passed ahead to D’Angelo Russell in stride while Anthony Davis trailed on the fast break. So, I try to attack that mentality.” Before Wednesday night’s start, Russell had started 30 games, and his stats told a story of how his game has flourished as a starter. He’s a dynamic player and we’re happy that he’s playing at …

Austin Reaves-D’Angelo Russell starting backcourt clicks for Lakers in win over Thunder
11 months, 1 week ago

Austin Reaves-D’Angelo Russell starting backcourt clicks for Lakers in win over Thunder

LA Times  

They sat next to each other at the podium after the game was over, two friends back starting together for the Lakers, two players sharing the backcourt again, two guys who enjoy being around each other on and off the court. They have shown to be solid when paired together and that was the case against Oklahoma City on Monday …

D’Angelo Russell gets revenge on Bruce Brown: ‘Jokic ain’t there next to you today’
1 year ago

D’Angelo Russell gets revenge on Bruce Brown: ‘Jokic ain’t there next to you today’

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell controls the ball and drives against Pacers guard Bruce Brown during the Lakers’ win in the NBA in-season tournament final Saturday night in Las Vegas. Notorious B.I.G.’s “Get Money” played in the Lakers’ locker room during a mild celebration as D’Angelo Russell finished getting dressed in the corner. It’s different.” After Game 1 of last season’s …

D’Angelo Russell comes up big with 12 points in 4th quarter of Lakers’ 106-103 win over Orlando
1 year, 1 month ago

D’Angelo Russell comes up big with 12 points in 4th quarter of Lakers’ 106-103 win over Orlando

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — D’Angelo Russell scored 12 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, LeBron James added nine of his 19 in the final period, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 106-103 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. So we’re figuring it out.” The Magic nursed a lead throughout the fourth quarter until James put …

D’Angelo Russell’s fourth-quarter surge helps power Lakers to win over Magic
1 year, 1 month ago

D’Angelo Russell’s fourth-quarter surge helps power Lakers to win over Magic

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell controls the ball in front of Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris during the first half Monday at Crypto.com Arena. D’Angelo Russell scored 28 points — including 12 in the fourth quarter — and had eight assists. Rui Hachimura, one of the Lakers caught in the rotation crunch early in the season, didn’t play because of an …

‘Just working on the approach’: How Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell is improving his defense
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Just working on the approach’: How Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell is improving his defense

LA Times  

D’Angelo Russell was roaming in the key as the last line of defense for the Lakers when Sacramento Kings All-Star point guard De’Aaron Fox dribbled past Gabe Vincent and Max Christie before entering the lane for a layup. The Nuggets would seek out Russell in pick-and-roll plays between guard Jamal Murray and center Nikola Jokic because he was deemed a …

Lakers-Warriors takeaways: Anthony Davis is aggressive in limited minutes
1 year, 2 months ago

Lakers-Warriors takeaways: Anthony Davis is aggressive in limited minutes

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell had 15 points against the Warriors on Saturday, scoring 13 in the second half. And not just for me but for all our guys.” The Lakers didn’t have LeBron James and Austin Reaves, who said he hopes to play Monday against the Brooklyn Nets in Las Vegas, and the offense stalled for most of the first …

D’Angelo Russell’s trio of treys sparks late rally in Lakers’ Game 4 win
1 year, 8 months ago

D’Angelo Russell’s trio of treys sparks late rally in Lakers’ Game 4 win

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell gives a thumbs-up after a play in the first half of Game 4 on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. Those three big threes by Russell were telling clutch in helping them pull out a 117-111 overtime win over the Grizzlies to give the Lakers a 3-1 advantage in the best-of-seven first-round playoff series. Lakers guard D’Angelo …

Lakers Guard D'Angelo Russell Gets In Bizarre Clash During News Conference
1 year, 8 months ago

Lakers Guard D'Angelo Russell Gets In Bizarre Clash During News Conference

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell defied a staffer who tried to make him put away an unauthorized sports drink after the Los Angeles team’s NBA playoff game win over the weekend. Russell placed the beverage, Coco5, on the dais during a news conference, and the staffer asked him to take it off because it’s not partnered with the …

‘Hopeful he’ll be on’: Lakers looking for D’Angelo Russell to provide some star power
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Hopeful he’ll be on’: Lakers looking for D’Angelo Russell to provide some star power

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell tries to cut off a drive by Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones during Game 1 of their playoff series Sunday. The Lakers need point guard D’Angelo Russell to shine with the light becoming the brightest in the NBA playoffs, but he has mostly faded. You can’t keep saying ‘point guard,’” Russell said after Game 2 of the …

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell not lacking confidence before Grizzlies series
1 year, 8 months ago

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell not lacking confidence before Grizzlies series

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell believes he can make a difference in the playoff series against the Grizzlies starting Sunday despite a subpar performance in the play-in win Tuesday. Speaking for the first time since that game, Russell said his rough outing against the Minnesota Timberwolves, one when he had eight assists, wasn’t going to change anything about his approach as …

How an 'at peace' D'Angelo Russell sparked win over Suns
1 year, 9 months ago

How an 'at peace' D'Angelo Russell sparked win over Suns

LA Times  

The Lakers’ lead over Phoenix had dwindled to one in the fourth quarter Wednesday when D’Angelo Russell returned to the floor after a rest on the bench. Driving around defender T.J. Warren, Russell finished off a nifty finger roll to increase the Lakers’ lead to three, draw a foul, and get the fans roaring. “Obviously we have our guys that …

Lakers’ playoff hopes take another hit after comeback fades vs. Minnesota
1 year, 9 months ago

Lakers’ playoff hopes take another hit after comeback fades vs. Minnesota

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis controls the ball in front of Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during the first half of the Lakers’ 110-102 loss Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. But the Lakers did get back Anthony Davis after he missed Wednesday night’s game at Oklahoma City because the team was taking precautionary measures with his right foot stress injury. “They …

Patrick Beverley wants to 'knock' LA Lakers 'out of the play offs'
1 year, 10 months ago

Patrick Beverley wants to 'knock' LA Lakers 'out of the play offs'

Daily Mail  

Patrick Beverley has revealed he is itching to face the Los Angeles Lakers, just days after signing with the Chicago Bulls for the remainder of the season. Beverley was traded away from the Lakers prior to the league's trade deadline on February 9, and won't be forgetting about it anytime soon based on his latest statement. Veteran guard Patrick Beverley …

‘We want Russ to be Russ.’ Clippers up to the challenge of winning with Russell Westbrook
1 year, 10 months ago

‘We want Russ to be Russ.’ Clippers up to the challenge of winning with Russell Westbrook

LA Times  

Russell Westbrook’s time with the Lakers was a big miss, but he welcomes another shot to play in L.A. with the Clippers. “Whatever they need me to do,” Westbrook said, “I’ll do it and do it to the best of my ability.” Westbrook is a Clipper because coach Tyronn Lue, stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard and top basketball executive …

Will LeBron James get to play with new Lakers before the All-Star break?
1 year, 10 months ago

Will LeBron James get to play with new Lakers before the All-Star break?

LA Times  

From left, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jarred Vanderbilt and D’Angelo Russell sit on the Lakers bench last week. James missed the last three games with left ankle soreness and ould only watch newcomers D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley and Davon Reed try to incorporate themselves into the Lakers’ mix the last two games. James officially was listed as questionable …

LeBron-less Lakers show off their new additions, newfound grit in win over Warriors
1 year, 10 months ago

LeBron-less Lakers show off their new additions, newfound grit in win over Warriors

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis grabs a rebound over teammate Rui Hachimura, center, and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during the first half of the Lakers’ 109-103 win Saturday. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, right, controls the ball in front of Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga during the first half Saturday. I think going into the trade deadline, really wanted …

NBA trade deadline: LeBron James needs to leave the Los Angeles Lakers.
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA trade deadline: LeBron James needs to leave the Los Angeles Lakers.

Slate  

LeBron James passed two milestones this week, one of them historic, the other less so. Prior to its expiration, the Los Angeles Lakers, who at the time of this writing are mired in 13th place in the Western Conference with a record of 25–30, shipped out guard Russell Westbrook and a lightly protected 2027 first-round draft pick for point guard …

Los Angeles Lakers trades Russell Westbrook, lands D’Angelo Russell in three-way deal
1 year, 10 months ago

Los Angeles Lakers trades Russell Westbrook, lands D’Angelo Russell in three-way deal

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a deal that would send Russell Westbrook to Utah and D’Angelo Russell to Los Angeles, ESPN and The Athletic reported on Thursday. Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt also will be headed to the Lakers, while the Jazz will receive a top-four-protected 2027 first-round pick plus Juan Toscano-Anderson and Damian Jones …

With Russell Westbrook traded, what other deadline moves can the Lakers make?
1 year, 10 months ago

With Russell Westbrook traded, what other deadline moves can the Lakers make?

LA Times  

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook, going up against Brooklyn’s Nic Claxton and Kyrie Irving on Jan. 30, was traded Wednesday, just two days after Irving was dealt. The Lakers sent guard Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz in a three-team trade that net them guard D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota and guard Malik Beasley and forward Jarred Vanderbilt from Utah. The deal …

Lakers acquire D’Angelo Russell, trade Russell Westbrook to Utah in 3-team deal
1 year, 10 months ago

Lakers acquire D’Angelo Russell, trade Russell Westbrook to Utah in 3-team deal

New York Times  

By Shams Charania, Tony Jones, Jon Krawczynski, Law Murray and Jovan Buha The Lakers, Jazz and Timberwolves announced a three-team deal that involves sending D’Angelo Russell to the Lakers and Russell Westbrook to the Jazz. Here’s what you need to know: The deal sends Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt to the Lakers, while Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones and …

Winless, helpless Lakers should consider trading Anthony Davis
2 years, 1 month ago

Winless, helpless Lakers should consider trading Anthony Davis

LA Times  

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook, attempting a wide-open shot against the Timberwolves on Friday, is shooting only 12.5% from three-point range this season. Fear not, they probably won’t threaten the worst start in NBA history, an 0-18 mark shared by the 2015-2016 Philadelphia 76ers and the 2009-2010 New Jersey Nets. Do not let another season meander its way down the drain, …

In the Russell Westbrook-Lakers saga, the worst may be yet to come
2 years, 5 months ago

In the Russell Westbrook-Lakers saga, the worst may be yet to come

New York Times  

The dynamic between the Lakers and Russell Westbrook is becoming more untenable with each passing week as the two sides seemingly head for an inevitable divorce. That said, nothing Foucher stated seemed unreasonable based on Westbrook’s performance last season, Westbrook’s public comments — particularly his cringe-worthy exit interview in April — and the extensive reporting regarding his current market value. …

NBA: Russell Westbrook eager to help LeBron James in Lakers homecoming
3 years, 4 months ago

NBA: Russell Westbrook eager to help LeBron James in Lakers homecoming

Firstpost  

After spending the last half-decade racking up spectacular numbers for teams with little chance of major success, Westbrook is joining the Lakers for his 14th NBA season. Yet even after Westbrook became an NBA superstar with the autonomy now available to basketball’s best players, he figured the timing would never be right to suit up for his beloved hometown team …

Commentary: Russell Westbrook makes the Lakers’ roster more interesting, weirder. Is it better?
3 years, 4 months ago

Commentary: Russell Westbrook makes the Lakers’ roster more interesting, weirder. Is it better?

LA Times  

UCLA’s Russell Westbrook, here during the NCAA men’s tournament West Regional final in 2008, is coming home in search of a storybook ending. They also got one of the most enigmatic and polarizing players in league history, a star with such obvious shortcomings in such major areas that historians will struggle to contextualize Westbrook’s greatness for eternity. Westbrook’s motto is …

Russell Westbrook-Lakers trade: Instant grades, reaction for Wizards and Lakers
3 years, 4 months ago

Russell Westbrook-Lakers trade: Instant grades, reaction for Wizards and Lakers

New York Times  

If you wanted a big swing for the fences on NBA Draft Day, the Los Angeles Lakers are here for you. Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting the Lakers are in the process of trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell and the 22nd pick in the draft to the Washington Wizards for Russell Westbrook, a 2024 second-round pick …

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