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Phoenix Suns point guard Devin Booker hasn’t been in a really good situation since entering the NBA back in 2015. In his first four years in the league, his team has been stuck at the bottom of the standings and hasn’t really been competitive. Sometimes, he dreams of having some kind of help — an […]

There are a lot of really good players around the NBA, and in a league that has really changed over the last several years, players who may not have been all that useful 10 years ago are suddenly really important today. But even with the NBA landscape changing and with the infusion of new talent […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson believes point guard D’Angelo Russell is just scratching the surface on his potential in the NBA. Thompson, who is going to miss a big chunk of next season recovering from an ACL tear, says Russell is going to blossom into a superstar in this league: "Adding D’Angelo Russell, […]

With training camps still in the distance, let’s take a moment to discuss seven young NBA players who are poised to break out as stars in the 2019-20 season. De’Aaron Fox Fox made a substantial jump in his sophomore season, but he still has another notch to go. He finished second in Most Improved Player […]

It has barely been a few weeks since the Golden State Warriors introduced D’Angelo Russell as their latest addition, but it seems the young guard has already started to put in the work next to new teammate Stephen Curry. The lefty All-Star posed for a photo next to the two-time MVP in what has to […]

Jared Dudley was not surprised to see his former teammate D’Angelo Russell bolt for the Golden State Warriors in a sign-and-trade proposition, knowing that he’ll get the full max for his services. The now-Los Angeles Lakers forward shared his lone season with the Brooklyn Nets close to the young point man, keenly aware of how […]

D’Angelo Russell’s former teammate Jared Dudley gave him a sound endorsement, despite having spent only a short time with him during his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets. The now-Los Angeles Lakers forward noted the new Golden State Warriors addition will be a sponge, hoping to soak up knowledge from the small core of veterans left […]

Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell is here to stay, according to an anonymous executive. The Warriors acquired the one-time All-Star in the Kevin Durant sign-and-trade with the Brooklyn Nets despite a heavy push from the Minnesota Timberwolves to sign Russell should he be renounced and become an unrestricted free agent, but that never materialized. […]

The Golden State Warriors had circled the opportunity to sign free agent D’Angelo Russell as an option months earlier when mapping out all the possible scenarios for the offseason, according to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Kyrie Irving would sign with the Brooklyn Nets as early as the evening of […]

Team USA was never bringing its best possible roster to the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Superstars like LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard all opted against playing for the national program this summer. Still, their collective absence hardly meant the Americans’ pool of available talent, with players the caliber of James Harden […]

It has been an unexpectedly busy offseason for the Golden State Warriors, who saw an unusual amount of roster turnover after a fifth straight trip to the NBA Finals. With Kevin Durant gone, the Warriors will have to heavily rely on Stephen Curry, especially since he won’t be sharing the backcourt with Klay Thompson for […]

Brooklyn Nets swingman Caris LeVert was happy to see former teammate D’Angelo Russell get a max deal with the Golden State Warriors as part of a sign-and-trade for Kevin Durant. The two played two seasons together and witnessed each other’s injuries and setbacks through the course of the season, developing a true bond in their […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns has no hard feelings toward good friend D’Angelo Russell for choosing the Golden State Warriors instead of joining forces with him. D’Angelo Russell entered the summer as one of the top free agents on the market. The Timberwolves were one of the teams favored to get him. Karl-Anthony Towns […]

Before the end of last season, rumors flew that former Celtic Kyrie Irving was on his way to the Brooklyn Nets in the offseason. Fans wondered how he would fit in with the Nets current All-Star, D’Angelo Russell. Ultimately, the pairing never came to be. Russell was swapped to the Golden State Warriors before he […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to salvage Kevin Durant’s departure by executing a sign-and-trade for D’Angelo Russell. While the newly minted All-Star seems like a strong return for what could have possibly been nothing but dust remaining from Durant’s exit, one scout is concerned that Russell might have reached the peak of his ability already: […]

Kevin Durant did not exactly leave the Golden State Warriors high and dry when he decided to walk away from the squad to team up with Kyrie Irving in the Brooklyn Nets. As a matter of fact, thanks to a last-minute sign-and-trade deal, Durant’s exit eventually led to the arrival of D’Angelo Russell as the […]

Faced with the prospect of losing Kevin Durant for nothing, the cash-strapped Golden State Warriors agreed to sign and trade the two-time MVP to his preferred destination of the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for D’Angelo Russell. From the very beginning, Russell’s acquisition by the Warriors was considered an asset play more than anything else. They […]

After losing to the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors had to turn over a new leaf. With Kevin Durant announcing that he would be signing with the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State scrambled to orchestrate a sign-and-trade that would bring Nets guard D’Angelo Russell to the Bay Area. In the process, […]

The NBA offseason is always filled with major shakeups, but this year’s has been one of the most active in recent memory, with many different stars changing teams by way of trade or free agency. Nearly two weeks after the new league year, teams may not be done just yet. Here are five stars who […]

This offseason, plenty of teams were successful in signing or trading for a new All-Star. The Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors all accomplished the feat. Unfortunately for Minnesota Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas, his team was not able to land a big fish. Rosas spoke on the team’s […]

Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell enjoyed a bit of a breakout year with the Brooklyn Nets in the 2018-19 NBA season. It appears even point guard Stephen Curry had taken notice of the waves he was making. Russell served as the focal point of a resurgence in Brooklyn last year. According to Diamond Leung […]

The Golden State Warriors got some consolation prize in free agency this summer when they found a way to acquire D’Angelo Russell. It remains to be seen how Russell will fit in, and one Warriors assistant coach admitted that chemistry between the newly acquired All-Star and Klay Thompson will be crucial for the team late […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry believes the on-court chemistry with D’Angelo Russell will “develop quickly.” The Warriors acquired Russell from the Brooklyn Nets in the Kevin Durant sign-and-trade deal. Curry admits he hasn’t had much personal interaction with Russell, but is excited to get to know the lefty and make noise together […]

It has been three years now that Nick Young’s relationship with D’Angelo Russell has been on rocky terms (maybe nonexistent ones), ever since a prank gone wrong made the two mortal enemies during the 2015-16 season. It seems Young hasn’t found it in him to forgive Russell for a joke in bad taste that ultimately […]

Only minutes into free agency, the Golden State Warriors were keenly aware that Kevin Durant would part ways with them and join the Brooklyn Nets. Yet they were determined to salvage something in return, and that came with a steep price to pay. D’Angelo Russell, who the Nets would have had to renounce to make […]

After losing Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors swung a surprising deal for D’Angelo Russell to somewhat soften the blow of losing such an outstanding player. With Durant gone and Klay Thompson being out for much of next season with a torn ACL, Russell will have to play a pivotal role in helping the Warriors […]

Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell is looking forward to learning from two of the best shooters the NBA has ever seen. Russell was traded to the Warriors last week as part of the sign-and-trade deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Brooklyn Nets. The 23-year-old guard is expected to be the running mate of […]

In a whirlwind of an offseason, former Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell was traded to the Golden State Warriors after making his first All-Star team and making significant career steps in Brooklyn. Instead of being bitter toward the team that decided to release him, Russell had nothing but positives to say about the Nets. In […]

Since news broke out that the Golden State Warriors have acquired D’Angelo Russell via a sign-and-trade deal, rumors have been popping out that the Dubs will trade the star guard eventually. Now, Russell has addressed the rumors. Per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Russell said that it’s simply the nature of the business side of […]

The Golden State Warriors sent a top-20 protected 2020 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in the completed sign-and-trade for one-time All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell. Should the pick land in the protected range, it will convey into a 2025 second-round pick. The 2020 first-round pick the Warriors sent to the Nets in the D’Angelo Russell […]

Now that the NBA’s moratorium period has wrapped up, the Brooklyn Nets tweeted out a thank you message for D’Angelo Russell, who was part of a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors to acquire Kevin Durant. Thank you for creating unforgettable moments in Brooklyn. We will always be grateful 🙏 pic.twitter.com/FQHP8R2Cep — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) […]

The Golden State Warriors parted ways with some serious star power this offseason. Fortunately, they managed to alleviate their losses with the acquisition of former Brooklyn Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell. There is plenty of speculation regarding the Warriors plans for Russell. The Athletic’s Shams Charania said during an appearance on NBA TV that they […]

The Golden State Warriors reportedly weren’t looking to acquire point guard D’Angelo Russell until he expressed interest in them, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. Russell reportedly agreed to a four-year, $117 million maximum contract with the Warriors as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Brooklyn Nets. For what its worth, was told […]

Talks of a potential midseason flip swirled around the Golden State Warriors after they executed a sign-and-trade to yield D’Angelo Russell out of Kevin Durant’s inevitable departure. Many people around the league expect Russell to be dealt before the trade deadline or by this time next summer, helping maintain flexibility and roster balance as Draymond […]

The plan to pair the first and second picks from the 2015 NBA Draft was spoiled for the Minnesota Timberwolves, specifically in relationship to D’Angelo Russell. Once All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell hit the market—when it was clear Kyrie Irving was joining Kevin Durant in Brooklyn with the Nets—the Timberwolves were active in attempting to […]

The Phoenix Suns missed out on the chance to pair one-time All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell with emerging star Devin Booker when the Brooklyn Nets completed a sign-and-trade, which sent Russell to the Golden State Warriors. But that’s not the end of the story According to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic, the Suns did […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves led all other suitors in pursuit of D’Angelo Russell, using a strong link to their own franchise star Karl-Anthony Towns to motivate the coveted point guard to make the move. Yet a last-minute sign-and-trade deal by the Golden State Warriors brought his fate to a different destination, once again trumped by a […]

Only a few hours after nearly all hope was lost upon news of Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Brooklyn Nets, the Golden State Warriors pulled a last-minute blockbuster trade to recoup something for his loss, bringing in D’Angelo Russell, Treveon Graham, and Shabazz Napier in return. The deal made little sense for a team […]

The Golden State Warriors are finalizing terms for a sign-and-trade with the Brooklyn Nets, sending Kevin Durant and a protected first-round pick in return for D’Angelo Russell, Treveon Graham and Shabazz Napier, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This is the second pick the Warriors have had to give up in the past 24 hours after […]