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At the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected D’Angelo Russell with the second overall pick. The Ohio State product was viewed as Kobe Bryant’s successor, but after just two seasons, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Brook Lopez and Kyle Kuzma. While there were heated debates about the trade, […]

While the trade that sent him to the Brooklyn Nets earlier this summer came as a shock to many, D’Angelo Russell was not surprised by it. Appearing on the latest episode of The Woj Pod with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the 21-year-old admitted that he did not have a clear understanding of what the new Los […]

This offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to effectively replace D’Angelo Russell by selecting former UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick in the draft. It created an awkward aura around the situation, especially with Russell deciding to attend the Las Vegas Summer League earlier this month. During a recent interview on The […]

The Brooklyn Nets pulled off a great move before the 2017 NBA Draft. In a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, they got D’Angelo Russell, sending Brook Lopez and a late first rounder the other way. Russell is a former second pick who has a lot of potential, and could be a building block for […]

The deal that sent D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets is widely considered as one of the more surprising trades that happened this summer. He was initially thought of as an important piece of the Los Angeles Lakers for years to come. When asked if he had a hard time parting ways with the young guard, […]

Prior to the 2017 NBA Draft last month, the Brooklyn Nets pulled the trigger on a trade that sent veteran big man Brook Lopez to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for guard D’Angelo Russell and center Timofey Mozgov. It was a deal that caught many off-guard given that Lopez had spent his first nine […]

The blockbuster trade that sent D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets last month came as a surprise to many. The Los Angeles Lakers fans also thought that he is an integral part of their rebuilding process, and would be a fixture in their lineup for years to come, adding to the shock they felt when the […]

Since the Los Angeles Lakers decided to trade D’Angelo Russell after just two seasons, the former second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft has repeatedly answered questions about his reaction to the move. One of the primary things Russell has addressed regarding the situation is Lakers team president Magic Johnson‘s stirring comments made subtly […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made quite apparent how impressed that they are with Lonzo Ball‘s presence on the floor as a leader and orchestrator of the offense. This has even led to fourth-year forward Julius Randle praising his passing ability, and some took it as him throwing some subtle shade toward D’Angelo Russell, in an […]

Since being traded to the Brooklyn Nets nearly two weeks ago, it has thrust an entirely new perspective and weight of expectations upon D’Angelo Russell‘s shoulders. The 21-year-old appears to be taking this increased responsibility head on as Anthony Puccio of SB Nation is reporting that Russell has been checking into the Nets’ gym after […]

The NBA Awards show this past Monday night saw a slew of players win awards for season performances like MVP as well as single plays like ‘best play of the year.’ When it came down to determining the ‘dunk of the year’ winner, however, many saw the nominees and came to the conclusion that Los […]

In wake of the decision last week to move guard D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets after two seasons, Magic Johnson, who is currently the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations, made it clear that the former second overall pick didn’t reach the organization’s expectations as a leader. During his introductory press conference with […]

Following the surprising trade that landed him with the Brooklyn Nets, not a lot has been seen or heard from D’Angelo Russell about it. Outside of a tweet he posted last week, he has not spoken much on having a new team and had yet to be introduced in a press conference. That changed when […]

Not many people in Brooklyn were thrilled to find out their franchise leading scorer, Brook Lopez, was on his way to Los Angeles, and in return, they were getting yet another point guard in D’Angelo Russell. The crowd showed its displeasure with a sea of boos upon Russell’s first appearance at the Barclays Center, showing up to […]

D’Angelo Russell’s unexpected move to the Brooklyn Nets caught a lot of fans by surprise — including Jeremy Lin, who is the team’s undisputed starter at point guard, who may  now have to contend for his spot with the entry of the 21-year-old. Instead of feeling that he now has competition, the Harvard product made it known, via […]

Following a busy offseason and consequently busier NBA Draft, Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson introduced his newest talent, Lonzo Ball, but not before taking a parting shot at D’Angelo Russell when talking about his trade. “I’m going to do what it takes to get the right players in here with the right mindset,” said […]

The Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week made the decision to trade guard D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets after just two seasons with the team. During the introductory conference for their second overall pick in this year’s draft, team president Magic Johnson made it quite clear what the new management thought of Russell. Magic […]

Since being traded to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, D’Angelo Russell has not made any comment on it, and has also been quiet on social media. However, things changed recently as he finally broke his silence and tweeted for the first time since the surprising deal the Los Angeles Lakers made. The 21-year-old took to his […]

If you thought Nick Young would be the only person not to miss D’Angelo Russell in a purple-and-gold jersey, you’re once again mistaken. Niki Withers, USC volleyball star and Russell’s ex-girlfriend, tweeted ‘LOL’ almost immediately after news of the Los Angeles Lakers opting to trade him to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for center Brook […]

Trade rumors involving the Indiana Pacers and star forward Paul George have been heating up over the last couple of days. After informing the Pacers of his intentions to leave the franchise next summer in free agency with a preference to join the Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana has been the most active team in trade […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers aggressively tried to make a deal for Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George happen, the front office attempted to do business with the Dallas Mavericks, but their Western Conference rivals weren’t willing to give up their No. 9 overall selection for point guard D’Angelo Russell, according to CBS Sports’ Mike Fisher. […]

Upon hearing news that D’Angelo Russell has been part of the deal that will send him to the Brooklyn Nets, fans had mixed emotions about it. Some felt that the 21-year-old is a big part of the team’s future and should have been given more time to prove himself with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, there were […]

Two days before the draft, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets surprised many by completing a trade that’s believed to be done out of necessity to dump some salaries. However, with the players involved, it was difficult not to put a lot of attention to it. The Lakers agreed to part ways with former […]

With much trade chatter surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers over the last fews days, the team on Tuesday afternoon pulled a trigger on a major deal. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, the Lakers have moved guard D’Angelo Russell and center Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for center Brook Lopez and the […]

With the 2017 NBA Draft just a few days away, things begin to ramp up around potential trades involving draft picks. One of the latest rumors centers around the possible availability of Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell as Chad Ford of ESPN has hinted that the team could look to move him in exchange for […]

Heading into the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers face a critical stretch that could have a great impact on the future of the franchise. Much of this lies on the shoulders of their young core that is yet to show that they can carry the team to success following a fourth consecutive losing season. In light […]

Despite his own publicly expressed interest in departing from Indiana in the summer of 2018, Paul George‘s arrival could get more complicated than just a couple of calls to Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers. George shares the same agent as young guns D’Angelo Russell and Julius Randle — Aaron Mintz, according to Laker […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson is utterly confident of his ability to be around teammate D’Angelo Russell and the incoming No. 2 pick of the NBA Draft, which most expect to be UCLA freshman point guard Lonzo Ball. Clarkson has had a trade cloud hovering over him since president Magic Johnson and the Lakers […]

Heading into the 2017 NBA Draft, there is much belief that the Los Angeles Lakers will take UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball if he’s available at the second overall pick. This chatter was only heightened after Ball conducted his individual workout for Los Angeles at their practice facility on Wednesday morning. During a recent interview with […]

In his second and final season as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Byron Scott repeatedly saw himself in the headlines due to his relationship with then-rookie point guard D’Angelo Russell. Since his departure, Scott has continued to provide more insight into his inner dealings with Russell in his first year in the […]

While some Los Angeles Lakers fans and their executives are likely salivating at the possibility of drafting Lonzo Ball with the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft — point guard D’Angelo Russell is not one of those people. Russell was a former No. 2 pick out of Ohio State in 2015 and while he’s shown […]

Following the solid start he’s had to his professional career so far, Montverde Academy has decided to retire the high school basketball jersey of one of their best basketball players ever — D’Angelo Russell. The ceremony happened on Wednesday, when the Los Angeles Lakers point guard became the first player in the school’s history to have […]

All is well in La La Land after the Los Angeles Lakers secured their 2017 lottery pick and ended up with the second overall selection in the upcoming draft. Members of the organization, along with its fans, are all in a joyful mood right now with the prospect of brighter days inching closer for the […]

D’Angelo Russell didn’t have the year he was expecting to have with the Lakers this season. We saw some positives from Russell, specifically when he moved over to the shooting guard position, but it was still overall a disappointing year. Russell averaged over 15 points per game on the season yet only shot 40 percent from […]

It is an undisputed fact that D’Angelo Russell has ice in his veins, which the Los Angeles Lakers guard showcased yet again on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Making a three-pointer at the buzzer thanks to a friendly roll to give Los Angeles the 110-109 victory over Minnesota, Russell ensured that the Lakers would pick […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell found the best time to shake off a rusty shooting night when the ball found his hands with 2.7 seconds left in the game, firing a left wing three-point attempt that careened up and in, giving his team a 110-109 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. https://twitter.com/BBallSociety_/status/851281591028424708 […]

D’Angelo Russell may be having a better sophomore year in the NBA based on his stats, but he is far from being consistent in those games. However, he admitted that he already knows what his biggest issue is. According to the Los Angeles Lakers point guard, he is doing his best to remain professional at all […]

D’Angelo Russell‘s first claims coming into the league were comparing himself to the reigning MVP, Stephen Curry — something which drew a lot of eyes while he worked out with the Los Angeles Lakers prior to being drafted by them in the 2015 NBA Draft. Almost through with his second season, the Lakers point guard has […]

Floor seat ticket holders play huge amounts of money to see games up close and to even possibly have some interaction with players. Such was the case during Tuesday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards inside Staples Center as a young fan had a close encounter with D’Angelo Russell. With 9:14 left […]