Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Set to play against Toronto
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Russell (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Raptors, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Russell will return to action Wednesday after missing Brooklyn's previous two contests due to right ankle soreness. The 29-year-old guard has averaged 13.5 points, 5.6 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 26.3 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Out again Monday
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Russell (ankle) will not play Monday against the Mavericks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Russell will miss his second consecutive contest due to right ankle soreness as the Nets continue to take a cautious approach. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against Toronto. Players such as Keon Johnson, Tyrese Martin and Jalen Wilson could see increased minutes in the meantime.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Iffy to play Monday
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Russell (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Russell is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to right ankle soreness. If the veteran point guard remains on the shelf, Keon Johnson and Jalen Wilson could receive a bump in playing time.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Not playing Saturday
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Russell has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers due to right ankle soreness, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Russell is coming off two of his better performances since joining the Nets, logging 29- and 32-minute workloads in those contests while averaging 20.0 points, 6.5 assists, 3.5 three-pointers, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals. However, Russell may have tweaked his ankle at some point along the way, prompting the Nets to rule him out for Saturday. Keon Johnson will likely step in as the Nets' starting point guard in Russell's stead.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Leads offensively in overtime loss
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Russell ended with 22 points (7-22 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six assists, one rebound and one steal over 32 minutes in Thursday's 105-99 overtime loss to Indiana.
Russell shot the ball early and often in Thursday's contest, going on to record a team-high-tying scoring total while leading all Nets in assists in an offensive showcase. Russell has scored at least 20 points in nine contests this season, adding six or more dimes in six of those outings.
Russell notched 18 points (6-18 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 104-96 loss to the Celtics.
Russell returned after sitting out the previous game, leading the Nets with 18 points. Since landing in Brooklyn, Russell has been in and out of the rotation as a result of both injury and rest. Subsequently, his production has left a lot to be desired, as he is averaging just 11.4 points, 5.8 assists and 1.9 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes per game over the past eight games.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Fades injury report
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Russell (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against Boston, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Russell didn't play in Sunday's win over the Hawks while managing a right ankle injury, but he's been given the green light to play in Tuesday's Atlantic division battle. Russell has averaged 11.7 points, 5.7 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 26.5 minutes per game in March, though he's shooting just 38.7 percent from the field and 25.6 percent from three over that span.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Won't suit up Sunday
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Russell has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta due to right ankle injury management, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Russell won't suit up during the second leg of the club's back-to-back set, and he hasn't played in both halves of a back-to-back set since Feb. 4-5. Keon Johnson, Tyrese Martin and Reece Beekman are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Russell being sidelined. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Boston.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Subpar showing Thursday
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Russell notched four points (2-9 FG, 0-6 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one block over 25 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 116-110 loss to the Bulls.
Russell didn't perform well in his return to the hardwood following a one-game absence. He struggled from the floor and couldn't contribute in other categories before fouling out in Thursday's loss. Russell has been slumping in recent days. He has failed to reach the 10-point mark in three of his last four games, averaging 11.8 points per contest and shooting a mere 39.5 percent from the floor over that span.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Available to play
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Russell (ankle) will be available for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
After missing Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers due to right ankle injury management on the second leg of a back-to-back set, Russell is likely to reprise his usual role Thursday. With this news, guys like Keon Johnson and Ziaire Williams could see their usage and minutes take a hit.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Ruled out Tuesday
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Russell has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers due to right ankle injury management, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Russell will get some maintenance after he played 28 minutes in Monday's 111-108 win over the Lakers, finishing with eight points (2-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block. With Russell sidelined Tuesday, the Nets could lean on Keon Johnson and Reece Beekman to fill minutes at point guard.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Team-high 28 points not enough
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Russell notched 28 points (10-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 105-102 loss to the Hornets.
Russell took over late in the game, scoring 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to propel Brooklyn to victory. Saturday marked the veteran guard's fourth appearance in nine possible games since the All-Star break due to an ankle injury, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the rebuilding Nets monitor his workload in the final weeks of the campaign. Russell has averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 assists, 1.8 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 24.1 minutes over his last four contests.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Will return Tuesday
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Russell (ankle) will return to action for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Russell, who had missed the past five games for Brooklyn, could be eased back into things upon his return. The timing is fortunate for Brooklyn, as Killian Hayes' second 10-day contract just expired.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Ruled out Saturday
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Russell (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Russell will miss a fifth straight game for the Nets while dealing with a sprained right ankle. Killian Hayes and Keon Johnson will likely see a bump in minutes with the veteran guard on the mend.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Won't play Friday
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Russell (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Russell will miss his fourth consecutive contest while he deals with a right ankle sprain. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Detroit. With the 29-year-old point guard sidelined, Keon Johnson and Killian Hayes are candidates for increased roles.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Russell (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Russell will miss a third straight game for the Nets as he deals with a sprained right ankle. Killian Hayes and Keon Johnson will likely continue to shoulder the load in the backcourt, with the veteran guard still on the mend.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Out at least two games
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Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez said that Russell (ankle) will sit out Saturday in Philadelphia and Monday in Washington before being reassessed, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Russell sprained his right ankle in Thursday's 110-97 loss to the Cavaliers and will have to miss at least two games. While Russell is sidelined, Keon Johnson and Killian Hayes will likely operate as the Nets' primary point guards, and two-way player Reece Beekman could also enter the rotation.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Ruled out for Saturday
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Russell (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Philadelphia, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Russell sustained the right ankle sprain during Thursday's loss to the Cavaliers and won't suit up for the second night of the club's back-to-back set. With the 28-year-old sidelined, Keon Johnson and Killian Hayes are candidates for an uptick in playing time. Russell's next opportunity to feature will come Monday against Washington.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Ruled out with ankle sprain
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Russell won't return to Thursday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right ankle sprain, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports. He finished with three points (1-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt) and five assists over 18 minutes prior to departing.
Russell struggled to find his rhythm prior to exiting with the ankle injury, which could threaten his availability for the Nets' next game Saturday in Philadelphia. The Nets are likely to lean on recent 10-day signee Killian Hayes as their primary ballhandler for the rest of Thursday's contest in Russell's absence.
Russell supplied 22 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 100-96 win over Philadelphia.
Russell reached the 20-point mark for the first time since Jan. 25 and showed an efficient touch from beyond the arc while carrying the Nets to victory. Between his previous two 20-point performances, Russell had shot just 32.9 percent from the floor and 24.4 percent from three-point range over a seven-game stretch.