Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Expected to play Wednesday
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Russell (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Russell missed Tuesday's practice due to an illness but is still expected to suit up against Memphis. Russell is averaging 16.5 points, 2.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 26.0 minutes in his two appearances since moving to the bench.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Dealing with illness
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Russell didn't practice Tuesday due to an illness, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Russell is in danger of missing his first game of the season Wednesday against the Grizzlies. He's operated off the bench over the last two games, giving way to defensive-minded guard Cam Reddish. While Russell has maintained solid scoring numbers as a reserve, his assists have taken a hit. As a starter (eight games), Russell averaged 5.6 assists per night, but he's totaled only four dimes in two contests off the bench.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Solid effort from second unit
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Russell finished Friday's 116-106 victory over Philadelphia with 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes off the bench.
The 28-year-old guard found himself in the second unit Friday in favor of Cam Reddish but didn't sulk about it, as Russell drained multiple threes for the fourth straight game and scored in double digits for the seventh straight. It's not clear whether the shift to the bench is a temporary one for Russell, but the Lakers' reserves could use a reliable threat -- only the Knicks' bench brigade has scored fewer points per game to begin the season.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Will come off bench
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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.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Poor shooting display in loss
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Russell amassed 12 points (4-12 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 131-114 loss to Memphis.
The Lakers needed Russell to step his game up with Anthony Davis (ankle) sidelined Wednesday. Instead, the floor general delivered another woeful shooting performance and once again had major issues from beyond the arc. The numbers look good on the surface, as Russell has scored in double digits in six games in a row, but the efficiency has been subpar. He's shooting 37.5 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from deep in his eight contests so far.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Officially available
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Russell (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
As expected, Russell has been upgraded from probable to available and will continue to play through a minor right foot contusion. He's scored in double digits in five straight games, averaging 14.0 points, 6.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 30.8 minutes during that stretch.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Likely available Wednesday
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Russell (foot) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Russell is expected to continue playing through a minor right foot contusion. He's scored in double digits in five straight games, averaging 14.0 points, 6.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 30.8 minutes during that stretch.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Cleared to play
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Russell (foot) is available for Monday's game against Pistons, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Russell was initially questionable but got upgraded to probable earlier Monday, so this doesn't come as a surprise. He's scored in double figures in four straight contests, averaging 14.8 points, 6.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 30.3 minutes per game.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Upgraded to probable
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Russell (foot) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Pistons, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Russell was previously carrying a questionable tag, but he's trending in the right direction with tipoff approaching. Barring a setback in warmups, fantasy managers should plan on Russell being available Monday evening.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Iffy for Monday
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Russell is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons due to a right foot contusion, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
This is a new injury for Russell, as he was previously dealing with a minor back issue. He's scored in double figures in four straight games, averaging 14.8 points, 6.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 30.3 minutes per game during that stretch. If he's sidelined, Gabe Vincent, Max Christie and Dalton Knecht would be candidates for increased minutes.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Available Friday
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Russell (back) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Russell has been upgraded from probable to available Friday. The 28-year-old sustained the lower back soreness from Monday's loss to the Suns, and he was held to only 24 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland, though that restriction was likely due to the fact the Lakers were getting blown out. Russell is expected to shoulder his normal workload against the Raptors, and he has averaged 10.8 points and 5.6 assists across 30.6 minutes per game in five regular-season outings thus far.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Expected to play Friday
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Russell (back) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Raptors.
Russell is expected to suit up Friday despite dealing with lower back soreness. In his most recent outing, the 28-year-old guard tallied 10 points, five assists and three rebounds in 24 minutes.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Cleared to play
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Russell (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Russell was initially listed as questionable but got upgraded to probable a few hours before tipoff, suggesting the back issue is minor. After a quiet start to the season, the Lakers' starting point guard has totaled 30 points, 13 assists, five boards and two steals over his last two appearances.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Ascends to probable
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Russell (back) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus Cleveland.
Russell entered Wednesday with a questionable designation but appears to be trending in the right direction. Austin Reaves (thigh) was listed as questionable earlier in the day as well, but he is officially cleared to play.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Iffy against Cleveland
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Russell is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers due to lower back soreness, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Russell seemingly suffered his injury during Monday's loss to Phoenix and is now in danger of missing Wednesday's contest. If Russell is ultimately ruled out, Gabe Vincent and Max Christie are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Good to go Tuesday vs. Minnesota
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Russell (rest) is available for Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Timberwolves.
Russell will suit up for Opening Night against his former team after missing the Lakers' preseason finale. The 28-year-old produced a decent all-around season last year, during which he averaged 18.0 points, 6.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 combined steals plus blocks across a career-high 32.7 minutes per game in 76 regular-season outings. Russell is set to reprise his role in the starting five and will likely be in for another season of heavy minutes with Gabe Vincent and Bronny James backing him up.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Resting in finale
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Russell will not play in the Lakers' preseason finale versus the Warriors for rest purposes, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Russell will be rested along with all the other expected starters for Los Angeles. Thus, he will presumably be ready to start at point guard in Tuesday's tilt with the Timberwolves to tip off the regular season.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Dishes out 10 dimes in win
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Russell posted nine points (2-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 assists and a rebound across 31 minutes in Thursday's 128-122 win over the Suns.
Russell struggled with his shot but excelled as the team's primary distributor. He hasn't posted much offensive production in the preseason but will get a substantial minute increase when the regular season begins, allowing for more opportunities.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Staying in L.A.
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Russell said Friday that he will exercise his $18.69 million player option for 2024-25 to remain with the Lakers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Though Russell disappointed in the Lakers' five-game first-round playoff series loss to the Nuggets, he delivered a strong 2023-24 season overall, fueled by a strong close to the campaign once he moved back into a starting role in mid-January. In 76 appearances for the Lakers, Russell averaged 18.0 points on 45.6 percent shooting from the field, 6.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 3.0 three-pointers and 0.9 steals in 32.7 minutes. Though Russell once again projects to slot in as the Lakers' starting point guard under first-year head coach J.J. Redick, the 28-year-old's expiring contract could make him vulnerable to a trade if Los Angeles seeks an upgrade at the position as the 2024-25 season unfolds.
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell: Another poor shooting performance
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Russell closed Monday's 108-106 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 14 points (6-15 FG, 2-10 3Pt), one rebound and six assists in 39 minutes.
Russell finished the opening-round series shooting 38.4 percent from the field and 31.8 percent from deep. He had a pair of standout performances, but his overall production was too inconsistent. It was a disappointing end to what was a solid season for the veteran point guard. Russell appeared in 76 games (69 starts) and averaged 18.0 points on 45.6/41.5/82.8 shooting splits during the regular season.
