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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 […]

It looks like the Minnesota Timberwolves may be going on sale. Longtime Wolves owner Glen Taylor, 79, has reportedly retained The Raine Group—a financial advisory company—to spearhead a sale of the struggling franchise. Taylor, who boasts a net worth of $3.2 billion, has owned the Timberwolves since 1995. According to Sportico’s sources, there have already […]

The departure of Kevin Durant from the Golden State Warriors came at no surprise. Rumors and speculation had become so rampant at the time that it was only a matter of when, rather than if. A ton of drama surrounded Durant in his final season with talks of mismanagement with regards to his injuries, clashing […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was not happy with the organization once they collectively decided not to pursue his longtime friend D’Angelo Russell as a free agent in 2019. The two have been thick as thieves along with fellow 2015 draftee Karl-Anthony Towns. The Suns reportedly didn’t want to pursue Booker’s good friend because they […]

Aside from being one of the brightest stars in the league right now, Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell probably has the most amazing collection of tattoos in the NBA. The 24-year-old Ohio State product entered the league with only a couple of tattoos at his disposal but re-emerged in the summer of 2017 covered with […]

During the 2015-16 season, Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell filmed shooting guard Nick Young admitting that he cheated on his fiancée, Iggy Azalea. Russell and Young were close friends before this all went down. Russell filmed the video without Young’s consent, though. The video somehow got leaked to the public and all hell […]

The 2019-20 NBA season couldn’t end soon enough for the Golden State Warriors, who experienced an abysmal fall from grace after making it to the NBA Finals for five straight years. These are the 10 storylines that defined what was otherwise a season to forget for Steve Kerr’s crew. Stephen Curry breaks his left hand […]

D’Angelo Russell of the Minnesota Timberwolves joined a peaceful protest in Louisville on Saturday in honor of Breonna Taylor, who would have celebrated her 27th birthday on Friday. Russell recorded a video showing him chanting “No justice, no peace!” and Taylor’s name alongside his fellow protestors. D’Angelo Russell joined protesters in Louisville in remembrance and […]

When D’Angelo Russell’s current contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves expires in the summer of 2023, the All-Star guard will have made $140,343,478 in NBA money, per Spotrac. Russell entered the NBA in 2015 with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was the No. 2 overall pick of the 2015 draft. The lefty made $5,103,120 during his […]

LeBron James has played with a lot of terrific players in his career. Some of them include Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh with the Miami Heat, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and now, Anthony Davis with the Los Angeles Lakers. Looking back, however, James could have very well started his Hollywood […]

D’Angelo Russell entered the NBA in 2015 and has already played for four teams. The lefty was initially drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft out of Ohio State. Since then, D’Lo has played for the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers […]

D’Angelo Russell’s career took a turn for the better once the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with him, sending him to the Brooklyn Nets in efforts to unload salary and carve up a vacancy at point guard. Despite suffering an injury that kept him out for a stretch of the 2017-18 season, the now-Minnesota Timberwolves […]

D’Angelo Russell has been amazing for the Minnesota Timberwolves since he arrived in February following a blockbuster trade with the Golden State Warriors. The league suspension actually cut short what was looking like a great partnership between himself and Wolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns. One thing is clear, though: Russell has gone quite a long way […]

D’Angelo Russell entered the NBA in 2015. Since then, he’s played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves and made $50,302,978 through his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The Lakers selected Russell with the second overall pick in the 2015 draft out of Ohio State. The lefty averaged 13.2 points, 3.4 […]

New information has surfaced regarding the New York Knicks’ botched trade deal for D’Angelo Russell in February. The former Golden State Warriors All-Star point guard ultimately landed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but as it turns out, the Knicks were actually one of the front-runners for Russell’s services at one point. According to a report by […]

During his 16-year NBA career, Dwyane Wade was undoubtedly one of the most exciting stars in the NBA. His mix of athleticism, tenacity and natural scoring ability made Wade must-watch TV for the majority of his career. However, now that he’s retired, Wade has now turned his focus on the stars of today. In a […]

It has now become a natural occurrence for NBA players to do public broadcasts on Instagram Live. This has been one of the most common side effects of quarantine life. D’Angelo Russell of the Minnesota Timberwolves was recently on one, and he even gave his own version of the league’s all-time starting 5. The Timberwolves […]

D’Angelo Russell did not exactly spend a whole lot of time with the Golden State Warriors. He was signed-and-traded there back in July, played there for a few months and was then traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the deadline in February. However, Russell enjoyed is stay in the Bay, even if it was very […]