Russell will play a reserve role in Friday's game versus the 76ers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Head coach JJ Reddick expressed frustration with Russell following a poor shooting display in the Lakers' 131-114 loss to Memphis on Wednesday. It looks like the coach was frustrated enough to move the point guard to a reserve role in favor of Cam Reddish. It remains to be seen if this will be a one-game situation or a permanent adjustment to the starting lineup.