D'Angelo Russell Articles - Page 26

Usually, when an NBA team goes to its back up point guard, there’s a drop off in production from the starter. That’s not the case at all with the Brooklyn Nets, though, who have D’Angelo Russell as the starter and Spencer Dinwiddie as the backup. Against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, D’Angelo Russell and […]

What Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka have done to the Los Angeles Lakers since moving into the front office has been tremendous. They’ve added LeBron James, Rajon Rondo, Tyson Chandler, Lance Stephenson, and Kyle Kuzma. However, their one mistake may have been trading D’Angelo Russell to draft Lonzo Ball. Now, L.A. fans will argue that Russell […]

The Brooklyn Nets came very close to securing a home victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. The Nets were led by the heroics of D’Angelo Russell and Spencer Dinwiddie — both of whom eclipsed the 30-point mark — who combined made a bit of history on the evening. As pointed out by a Redditor […]

After a prolonged saga, the Minnesota Timberwolves finally pulled the trigger and traded Jimmy Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers along with Justin Patton last week. In return, the Timberwolves got Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerry Bayless, and a future second-round pick. The Sixers, however, weren’t the only team interested in letting some assets go if […]

If the Brooklyn Nets and point guard Spencer Dinwiddie can agree to a handshake deal at the start of free agency next summer, the organization may be more likely to let D’Angelo Russell walk in free agency, according to Michael Scotto of The Athletic. D’Angelo Russell will enter restricted free agency in the summer of 2019 […]

Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell saw Monday’s deadline for his big extension expire with no offer coming his way, now more motivated than ever to prove he’s an asset worth keeping. The lefty point guard spent two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers before being shipped out of town and arriving in Brooklyn, quickly suffering […]

The Brooklyn Nets didn’t give rookie scale contract extensions to starting point guard D’Angelo Russell and power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Monday was the deadline for teams to give out rookie scale extensions, something Russell and Hollis-Jefferson apparently weren’t aware of, per Michael Scotto of The Athletic. No extensions for D'Angelo Russell and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. When asked […]

It appears Brooklyn Nets starting point guard D’Angelo Russell is maturing right in front of our eyes, and it’s a welcome sight for the Nets and its fans. Russell says he wants head coach Kenny Atkinson to be hard on him this season and call him out whenever he makes a mistake in practice or in a […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks says there is no update on a possible contract extension for starting point guard D’Angelo Russell. Russell is slated to make $7.02 million this upcoming season. If he and the Nets are unable to agree upon an extension before the season starts, Russell will enter restricted free agency in the […]

Despite last year’s struggles with losses and knee problems, Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell remains unfazed by his contract extension negotiations following buddy Devin Booker’s max deal this offseason. Instead, Russell has sets his sights on improving his game on a day-to-day basis and helping the Nets grow as a team. In an interview with […]

Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell is feeling great about his work during the offseason this year. Russell spent this summer strengthening his body by training alongside close friend Devin Booker, and the Nets youngster feels poised for a breakout season. “I’m in the greatest place ever, honestly. Like you said, motivation. I see my best […]

Despite having yet to fully establish himself as the team’s cornerstone superstar, Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell’s self-confidence remains fully intact. A fan recently reaffirmed his own faith on the potential of the 22-year-old, and Russell responded with a simple and straightforward statement that proves just how much he trusts in himself. Forgive me but […]

The NBA Draft is a momentous occasion for every player who hears his name called. Additionally, it’s a great night for young players to showcase their flair for fashion. For some NBA players, this means showing off their best bow ties. On Tuesday, the NBA Draft’s official Twitter account posted a tweet in honor of […]

On the day LeBron James announced his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers, 14 NBA franchises let out a sigh of relief. The Eastern Conference was finally free of his tyranny. Now comes the chaos and work of filling the void his absence created. And chaos is a ladder. For now, the Boston Celtics […]

As 16-time NBA Champions, the Los Angeles Lakers are a proud and storied franchise. With names like Kareem Abdul Jabar, Magic Johnson, and Kobe Bryant from their stable, among others, you get a picture of how success means to the franchise. Underachieving and rebuilding, they have been treading in unfamiliar water. Nonetheless, they successfully transitioned […]

The Brooklyn Nets traded for point guard D’Angelo Russell for a reason, and despite his indifferent time at the franchise so far, head coach Kenny Atkinson and general manager Sean Marks still believe in his ability to lead the franchise. Talking to ESPN Radio, Atkinson sang Russell’s praises (via the New York Post). “He’s a […]

D’Angelo Russell has been patiently awaiting an extension to his rookie contract, much like draftmate Devin Booker got with the Phoenix Suns with his five-year, $158 million deal. But according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, it’s unlikely the Brooklyn Nets give it to him this summer. The point guard will likely go […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell is still awaiting the contract extension of his rookie contract, and while he is unlikely to receive it before the start of the season, he has already taken the steps to merit it. Nets general manager Sean Marks said the Ohio State product has worked “extremely hard” on his […]

In his first three years in the league, Brooklyn Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell has developed into one of the more intriguing young players. Russell has shown the ability to be an effective offensive playmaker with the ability to both create his own shot and for others as well. All of this has led to […]

Jared Dudley wound up in the place he once sought out two years ago because of head coach Kenny Atkinson, getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets alongside a 2021 second-round pick for forward Darrell Arthur. Now in Brooklyn, the newest Net refereed to point guard D’Angelo Russell and center Jarrett Allen as “cornerstones” of the […]

D’Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets have until the beginning of the regular season to reach an extension or Russell will probably be headed for restricted free agency next summer. Russell has talked about wanting to get a deal done this offseason in hopes of not hitting free agency next summer. Nets general manager Sean […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers drafted D’Angelo Russell with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the franchise was in the midst of a great transition period. With the sun setting on Kobe Bryant’s career in Hollywood, Russell appeared to be next in line to be the Lakers’ crowned prince. A 6-foot-5 combo […]

With the exception of Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker, and Kristaps Porzingis, the 2015 NBA Draft was largely a disappointing class devoid of players that one could truly label as franchise-altering superstars. And of those three, only one (Booker) has quickly wrapped up an extension with his team. So maybe D’Angelo Russell shouldn’t worry too much […]

In the last few weeks of the offseason, the Brooklyn Nets have been one of the most active teams in the league making various moves to shake up the roster. This has also created chatter around fourth-year point guard D’Angelo Russell’s long-term future with the franchise with trade rumors floating around. With that in mind, […]

The ties between football and basketball remain strong. After winning the world cup, Paul Pogba and Antoine Grizzmann of France gave a special shout out to D’Angelo Russell of the Brooklyn Nets. In the video below, Pogba is seen chilling alongside Griezmann. The two channel their inner D’Angelo Russell as they pointed to their wrists […]

Having traded away point guard Jeremy Lin, the Brooklyn Nets have now put themselves in position to bring an All-Star home. According to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer, the Nets could now use a first-round pick obtained in the trade with the Denver Nuggets to lure Bronx native Kemba Walker away from the Charlotte […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is fresh off letting the ink dry in a five-year, $158 million rookie-scale extension with the Phoenix Suns, which is bound to see him nearly triple the amount he’ll make after his first four years in the league ($10 million) in the first year of his extension (approximately $27.3 million). […]

D’Angelo Russell is eligible to receive a rookie-scale extension with the Brooklyn Nets, but he’s yet to be offered one by the team, according to Michael Scotto of The Athletic. The crafty lefty will be owed $7.02 million this upcoming season and is eligible for a $9.16 million qualifying offer, which would make him a […]

Dwight Howard was recently sent to the Brooklyn Nets via trade. Point guard D’Angelo Russell reacted to the big news. As per Michael Scotto of The Athletic, Russell said that Howard can definitely help the Nets rack up some wins: “Man, he’s definitely a piece that can help any team. He’s well respected around the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a disappointing finish to the season after being swept in the NBA Finals by the Golden State Warriors. This has immediately pushed four-time league MVP LeBron James’ future to the forefront as he has a pending free agency decision that he will have to make in just short of three […]

What if I told you one of the most surprisingly entertaining teams in the league did not have a superstar, lacked a lottery pick to potentially get one by tanking, and finished 13 games under .500? Without its most beloved player. That was pretty much the story of the 2017-18 Brooklyn Nets. Their record (28-54) wasn’t […]

On November 6, 2015, the Call of Duty franchise duty released Black Ops III, the 12th Call of Duty game and the third installment in the Black Ops series. Games like COD: Ghosts and COD: Infinite Warfare have been released since then, but a fourth Black Ops game was rumored for a while. It’s been […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

Despite having a career-best season with the Brooklyn Nets, forward DeMarre Carroll is putting all of his eggs in young D’Angelo Russell, who came in as part of a trade for the team’s leading scorer from 2016-17, Brook Lopez. Russell showed flashes of becoming the go-to player for this system, but a knee injury set […]

He was supposed to be a Spur for life. After winning a championship and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2014, and finishing in the top three in the regular season MVP race last season, Kawhi Leonard was destined for greatness in a San Antonio Spurs jersey. He was the successor to Tim […]

If you watched the San Antonio Spurs take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night on ESPN, you noticed the game-winning shot attempt by one Josh Hart, well, disappear from your television screen in favor of a commercial. About two second later, the channel cut back to the game, only to find out that […]

For the first time in the young career of Brooklyn Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell, the 22-year old rising star recorded a triple-double on Friday night against the Toronto Raptors. Although the Nets fell 116-112 on the road to the Eastern Conference’s top seed in the Raptors, Russell had himself a great all-around game with […]

D’Angelo Russell’s stint with the Los Angeles Lakers may not have ended the way he had envisioned it, but he still feels privileged to have played for one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. The Brooklyn Nets guard can also consider himself lucky to have had the opportunity to play alongside Kobe Bryant, […]

D’Angelo Russell used to be the amazing lottery pick of the 2015 NBA Draft. Russell was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, who envisioned him to be a flashy and explosive point guard that could carry the team. Technically, that didn’t work out according to plan, and the Lakers said their goodbyes to Russell in […]