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• Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Explodes for season-high 28 points

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Russell produced 28 points (9-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, 14 assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 107-98 win over the Trail Blazers. Russell stepped up in the absence of LeBron James (foot) and Austin Reaves (pelvis), setting new top marks on the season in points and assists. He's put together a few strong performances to kick off December while his team works to get healthy, reaching the 20-point threshold in two of four games, but his production has been shaky at times over the last month.

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• Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Won't start Friday

  7D ago • By RotoWire

  Russell isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Hawks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports. The Lakers are shaking things up in the backcourt for this matchup and will slot Gabe Vincent in the first unit, meaning Russell will operate as the go-to offensive weapon off the bench. Russell is averaging 12.1 points, 4.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game when coming off the bench this season (11 appearances).

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• Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Scores 20 points Monday

  11D ago • By RotoWire

  Russell racked up 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 109-80 loss to the Timberwolves. Russell was highly efficient from the floor and finished as the Lakers' leading scorer in a game where the entire offense sputtered. Don't be surprised if Russell stays in the starting five until Austin Reaves (pelvis) can return. Russell has surpassed the 15-point mark in four appearances in a row, averaging 17.5 points, 4.3 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game while shooting 55.3 percent from the floor in that stretch.

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• Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Will start Monday

  11D ago • By RotoWire

  Russell (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. As expected, Russell has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action after missing Sunday's win over Utah due to an illness. With Russell and Austin Reaves (pelvis) sidelined Sunday, Gabe Vincent started. However, Russell will slide back into the starting lineup Monday for the first time since Nov. 6. As a starter (eight games), Russell has averaged 12.0 points, 5.6 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 29.9 minutes per game.

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• Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Probable for Monday

  11D ago • By RotoWire

  Russell (illness) is probable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports. After missing Sunday's game against the Jazz, Russell appears to be trending in the right direction. Austin Reaves (pelvic contusion) is questionable, so Russell could see increased usage Monday if the Lakers are shorthanded. With Russell expected back, Gabe Vincent and Max Christie could lose some steam after strong showings Sunday.

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