D'Angelo Russell Articles - Page 14

Kendall Jenner isn’t taking things lightly when it comes to this whole ‘Kardashian Curse’ phenomenon. The 25-year-old supermodel, who’s currently dating Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, aired her feelings in a recent two-part reunion special of the hit reality series Keeping Up With the Kardashians. “What I don’t like about the narrative is that the […]

It’s no secret that D’Angelo Russell’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers was not exactly the most memorable stage of his career. After being selected second overall by the Lakers in 2015, things did not exactly pan out for the young point guard in Hollywood. He was out of there after just two seasons. It’s […]

The Phoenix Suns came to Staples Center in Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers and came out firing on all cylinders. Young sharpshooter Devin Booker came out and absolutely caught fire in the first quarter and drew immediate reactions from former and current NBA stars. Book might get 80 — D'Angelo Russell (@Dloading) June […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards achieved a feat on Wednesday that no other player in team history has done. Edwards tallied a career-high 42 points on top of six rebounds and seven assists versus the Memphis Grizzlies, showing flashes of what he could be in the next coming years.  In the process, he became the […]

Ice in his veins! Minnesota Timberwolves star D’Angelo Russell hit a game-winner against the Utah Jazz that is unlike many others. Most game-winners are heavily contested and difficult shots, but due to a complete defensive breakdown by the Jazz, Russell got a wide-open layup to give the Timberwolves the W. RUSSELL RESPONDS!https://t.co/hYC7rkR94P — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

With a 16-43 record, D’Angelo Russell and the Minnesota Timberwolves are not going to make the playoffs this year. They’ve struggled all season long, as they’re a relatively young roster still trying to figure things out. However, they’ve won four games in their last 10 games. Not the best, but it’s at least an improvement […]

It has been a trying season for D’Angelo Russell and the Minnesota Timberwolves. But they had reason to celebrate Sunday night after a win over the Chicago Bulls. The victory snapped a two-game skid after a couple of narrow defeats at the hands of the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics, respectively. Russell, who scored 27 […]

D’Angelo Russell is certainly making up for lost time after returning from a lengthy absence for the Minnesota Timberwolves. D’Lo once again showcased the never-melting ice on his veins, giving the Wolves a fighting chance against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Friday. With the Timberwolves trailing big near the end of regulation, Russell […]

Just when it looked like Malik Beasley was set to get his season back on track for the Minnesota Timberwolves, disaster strikes. Reports state that the 24-year-old has just been diagnosed with a Grade 3 injury on his left hamstring. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Beasley is expected to miss up to six […]

D’Angelo Russell has been out of the lineup for quite a while for the Minnesota Timberwolves and he’s inching toward a return. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Russell is expected to return to the Timberwolves on Monday versus the Sacramento Kings. After missing 26 games due to knee procedure, Minnesota Timberwovles guard D’Angelo Russell […]

Kevin Durant recently got into a social media spat with Michael Rapoport on Instagram, with Rapoport exposing the conversation on Twitter. In response to what happened between Durant and Rapoport, Nick Young — a former member of the Los Angeles Lakers — likened Rapoport to D’Angelo Russell. Michael DLO Rapaport lol — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have got to be drooling over the early results from Anthony Edwards in his rookie season. Tapped as the No. 1 overall pick in the draft last November, Edwards has shown flashes of brilliance and dominance on the court this season. In the win-loss column though, it’s been miserable for the Wolves […]

We’re finally getting a clearer picture with regards to the mysterious injury that has kept Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell out of action for the past few games. Unfortunately, it isn’t exactly the type of update Wolves fans have been be hoping for. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Russell is now expected […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell hit his first game-winner of the season against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. He then received some props from teammate Malik Beasley after the match, which DLoading re-tweeted accompanied by a one-word caption. Cheeeeeseee! https://t.co/HAzVQNIFl7 — D'Angelo Russell (@Dloading) February 6, 2021 Losers of four of their last five […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star D’Angelo Russell once again flexed the ice in his veins with the game-winning three to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the game in a deadlock with under 10 ticks left in regulation, Russell sized up defender Hamidou Diallo at the top of the key. After a series of crossovers, the 24-year-old […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell will miss Monday’s game against his former team, the Golden State Warriors, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Russell, who was traded by the Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins and two draft picks in February 2020, has been ruled out due to a right quad contusion he suffered on […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is not harboring any negative feelings about last year’s trade that sent him to the Bay Area. Prior to last season’s trade deadline, Wiggins was dealt — along with a top-three protected first-round pick — from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Warriors in exchange for point guard D’Angelo Russell. […]

A lot of pundits feel that Ryan Saunders could be on the hot seat as the team limps through their 2020-21 campaign. This especially after the Minnesota Timberwolves lost a heartbreaker to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, 97-96. Cole Anthony broke Wolves fans’ hearts with this shot, which dealt another back-breaking loss to a struggling […]

An NBA card collector would always look at the potential of a player before investing in his cards. If that player displays consistency on the court, no matter how many minutes he gets, you can be sure fans would slowly build a following around him and his cards.  One good example among card enthusiasts is […]

Many NBA players, especially members of the Black community, were vocal about their thoughts regarding the recent riot at the U.S. Capitol. Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell was one of them and took the time to initiate a roundtable discussion with the media members to get their opinions on the issue, per Ben Stinar. D’Angelo […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were labeled as a team that could make the jump to the playoffs this season, but have looked far from a playoff team. Amid the struggles that Minnesota is enduring, D’Angelo Russell voiced his opinion on why the Timberwolves are falling short of expectations thus far. D'Angelo Russell: "A lot of positions […]

It was clear that the Golden State Warriors will once again figure in yet another challenging season the moment Klay Thompson’s MRI results were released.  The Dubs, after all, lost one of the best two-way players in the game today for the second season in a row. As their string of bad luck continues this […]

The 2020-21 NBA season marks D’Angelo Russell and Juancho Hernangomez’s first full season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Spaniard did not waste time building that chemistry by trolling the guard during his photoshoot. Peep the video below to see Hernangomez’s play-by-play commentary of Russell’s photoshoot. It certainly wasn’t’ necessary. But it was enough to make […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards struggled to be productive in his preseason opener against the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite his meager performance, D’Angelo Russell expressed his satisfaction and still praised the rookie for what he showed on the court, as per Star Tribune‘s Chris Hine. D'Angelo Russell on Anthony Edwards: "I like his game. He doesn’t […]

D’Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns may face steep odds in guiding the Minnesota Timberwolves to the playoffs in the rugged Western Conference this season, but that won’t stop the two All-Stars from enjoying being around one another. Russell, whom the Timberwolves acquired from the Golden State Warriors last season at the trade deadline, had some […]

When outrage and protests broke out after George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis on May 25, Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns felt a newfound urge to fight for justice. On May 29, Towns attended a news conference and rally with local leaders at Minneapolis City Hall, where former NBA player Stephen Jackson delivered passionate remarks about […]

We’re months away form April Fool’s Day but apparently, a few NBA fans aren’t waiting till the spring time to pull out their best pranks. Former NBA champion Nick Young was the latest NBA star who at the receiving end of a hilarious bit referencing D’Angelo Russell. A fan pulled up to Swaggy P in […]

Miami Dolphins star wideout DeVante Parker has challenged Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D’Angelo Russell to a game of HORSE. Upon seeing Parker’s tweet, Russell warned the Dolphins wide receiver about his cocky attitude. https://twitter.com/DeVanteParker11/status/1331039892219027464?s=20 https://twitter.com/DeVanteParker11/status/1331048849163640833?s=20 Remember this is my profession 😂😂 You ready? — D'Angelo Russell (@Dloading) November 24, 2020 DeVante Parker should be careful […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves know the clock is ticking on making a run with Karl-Anthony Towns and recently acquired guard D’Angelo Russell. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, the Timberwolves are looking to shift that plan into overdrive starting with the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. The Timberwolves have the No. 1 pick and will be looking […]

Former NBA veteran Nick Young was straightforward when asked who was his most annoying teammate to which he replied “Probably D’Angelo Russell.”  The two former Los Angeles Lakers teammates had a controversial feud when the then-rookie point guard filmed Nick Young admitting that he cheated on his fiancée Iggy Azalea, without Young’s consent back in […]

Auburn’s Isaac Okoro is making the case for why the Minnesota Timberwolves should select him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Okoro isn’t necessarily one of the names frequently mentioned as a potential top pick, such as LaMelo Ball or Anthony Edwards. NBADraft.net has Okoro ranked No. 9 on its […]

Even after Karl-Anthony Towns signed a five-year supermax extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2018, nobody seemed absolutely convinced that the All-Star center was truly committed to the Twin Cities long-term, especially considering the state of star player movement in the modern NBA. Karl-Anthony Towns stressed his “recommitment” to the Wolves at the time, implicitly […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D’Angelo Russell wants to see the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers play a seven-game series on ESPN after the 2020 NBA Finals end at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The Clippers lost to the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the playoffs, preventing the all-L.A. Western Conference […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell wonders what might have been in Los Angeles if not for certain circumstances. Russell’s rookie season came during Kobe Bryant’s final year with the Lakers. The former No. 2 overall pick thinks things might have worked out differently for him with L.A. had that not been the case: “With the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves proved the old adage that persistence does pay off in the end. Per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the Timberwolves practically pestered the Golden State Warriors all season to trade All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell. Following a breakout season for the Brooklyn Nets in 2018-19, Russell — who was a free agent in […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D’Angelo Russell was recently a guest on New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick’s podcast, and he was asked about the possibility of playing with LaMelo Ball in the Timberwolves’ backcourt next season. The Timberwolves have the No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft. Although the franchise has been heavily linked […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D’Angelo Russell has some high praise for Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo. On New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard J.J. Redick’s latest podcast, Russell remarked that he’s picking the Heat’s Adebayo as the player to build his franchise around for the next 10 years. Via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald: […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves struck gold on draft lottery night, as they secured the first overall pick in the upcoming draft. This has left them with an endless array of possibilities, including, of course, the option to actually use the No. 1 pick. Georgia 6-foot-5 guard Anthony Edwards is widely considered as the consensus first pick […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves emerged as big winners on Thursday after hitting the jackpot in the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery and clinching the top overall selection of the upcoming draft. All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell was the team’s lucky charm, as he represented the Timberwolves and general manager Gersson Rosas via conference call when the envelopes were […]