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Despite many absences through the first 42 games of the season, newcomer D’Angelo Russell has been praised for his positive locker room presence with the Golden State Warriors. The 23-year-old arrived into a Warriors locker room with veteran stars like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, but has taken it upon himself to be […]

It definitely looked weird at first, but D’Angelo Russell looks so well in a Golden State Warriors uniform. The dynamic guard is doing a fantastic job given the situation of the Warriors post-Kevin Durant. Both Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry were injured, leaving him with only Draymond Green to try and win games with. However, […]

According to the latest trade rumors, Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell could be packaged in a trade offer for Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, the 76ers are eyeing a guard who can both orchestrate the offense and shoot. Russell fits this bill. And since the […]

The Golden State Warriors have reached the halfway point of the 2019-20 NBA season and done so in a very different way than most expected. An injury to Stephen Curry and a slew of new, young faces have changed the scope of the season from the onset, quickly turning it from a hopeful postseason stint […]

The Golden State Warriors will be without D’Angelo Russell on Friday as they take on the Los Angeles Clippers, but Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that Russell plans to play on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Connor Letourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle. Russell has missed the last five games with a […]

A potential trade between the Golden State Warriors and the Orlando Magic has been among the few storylines of this upcoming trade deadline. The potential of trading the recently-acquired D’Angelo Russell for Aaron Gordon has become prominent, but as Sam Amick of The Athletic pointed out, it’s rather “unlikely” to happen. The good news for […]

The Golden State Warriors are listing Draymond Green and D’Angelo Russell as questionable to play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Russell is still recovering from a left shoulder contusion, while Green is “a little banged up,” according to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. He dealt with a minor right ankle injury this week: […]

The Golden State Warriors and head coach Steve Kerr have opted to hold out All-Star candidate D’Angelo Russell for the fifth consecutive game Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Russell returned to practice Tuesday as he works his way back from a shoulder injury, but Kerr stated Wednesday that he was just focused on Russell strengthening […]

Former NBA guard Nick Young is getting married soon, so naturally some people want to know if he’s going to invite Golden State Warriors point guard D’Angelo Russell to his wedding. In typical Nick Young fashion, he just laughed when TMZ asked him if Russell was going to get an invite. Russell and Young, of […]

If the Golden State Warriors trade point guard D’Angelo Russell, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is reportedly the best NBA player the Warriors think they could possibly get in return, according to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic. Both Russell and Simmons are eligible to be traded after signing contracts this past offseason: One of […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks after resting from an ankle injury Monday, according to Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle. D’Angelo Russell will miss his fifth straight game with a right shoulder injury. The Warriors have now racked up five losses to follow […]

Although Golden State Warriors point guard D’Angelo Russell practiced on Tuesday, he won’t play on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Russell is still recovering from a left shoulder contusion: D’Angelo Russell practiced today, but Warriors listing him as out tomorrow vs Bucks. It’ll be his fifth straight missed game with a shoulder contusion suffered in […]

The Golden State Warriors will be without Draymond Green and D’Angelo Russell when they take on the Sacramento Kings on Monday, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Russell will miss his fourth straight game with a shoulder injury after there was some optimism he would suit up. Green tweaked his ankle last game and […]

Like many other professional athletes, Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell has a strong affinity for Muhammad Ali. Russell, however, has a unique affection for the all-time great boxing legend, as they share the same hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. “People ask, ‘Who would you want to be if you could be anyone for a day?’ […]

Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell has missed the past three games as he’s dealt with a shoulder injury. However, there’s some good news on that front as head coach Steve Kerr expressed optimism on Sunday that Russell could return to the lineup for Monday’s matchup with the Sacramento Kings. He returned to practice after […]

Golden State Warriors star D’Angelo Russell will miss his third straight game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, but he is likely to return soon. Russell is dealing with a shoulder injury that he sustained in their game against the Dallas Mavericks before the New Year. It didn’t help that he was affected by a […]

If Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns does indeed find himself relocating to the Golden State Warriors this season, expect D’Angelo Russell to have played a big role in that possible move. With news of Towns’ supposed growing discontent with the Timberwolves franchise after yet another disappointing season, the Dubs have reportedly been paying close attention […]

As the trade deadline approaches, D’Angelo Russell will have to tiptoe the murky waters of the ensuing rumors that could surface between now and the Feb. 6 cutout date. The Golden State Warriors guard has been rumored to be potentially dealt before the deadline in favor of future assets and role players, though the team […]

The Golden State Warriors won’t be actively looking to deal the newly-acquired D’Angelo Russell during this trade deadline. They are instead looking to make a few moves around the edges of their roster, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Warriors have emphasized the growth of their young players and have had plenty of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr knows that trade deadline season can be a stressful time for players around the NBA. One of his players, D’Angelo Russell, is garnering a fair amount of interest for the effort he has put forth in place of an injured Stephen Curry. Russell has heard his name tossed […]

Golden State Warriors point guard guard D’Angelo Russell will miss Tuesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs because of a left shoulder contusion. Russell suffered the injury in Saturday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks. He also is battling a virus that has affected multiple members of the team. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is unsure how […]

To be clear, I don’t think that Karl-Anthony Towns is currently being shopped and it should be no surprise to anyone that he is being reported as “unhappy” with the Minnesota Timberwolves after recently losing 11 straight games and likely playoff hopes along with it. That being said, Towns could reach a point where he […]

Just when the Golden State Warriors seem to have finally found some groove in the 2019-20 NBA regular season, injury owes continue to bombard their campaign. The Steve Kerr-mentored team will once again be without guard D’Angelo Russell and center Willie Cauley-Stein when they take on the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center on […]

The Golden State Warriors had a major scare on Saturday night after D’Angelo Russell crashed his head into Dallas Mavericks wing Luka Doncic in what appeared to be a potential trauma-related injury. However, Russell was able to walk off the floor on his own power, and even returned to the game in the third quarter. […]

The Golden State Warriors have not been able to catch a break this season when it comes to injuries. They have seen Stephen Curry go down with injuries and have also had tough luck with Klay Thompson being unable to play due to the torn ACL that he suffered during the NBA Finals last season. […]

The Golden State Warriors and the Chase Center crowd held their breath after seeing D’Angelo Russell fall down following a scary collision with Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic. Midway through the third quarter of the game, Russell tried to get a loose ball. However, as he bends to get the possession, he collided with Doncic. […]

The Golden State Warriors have the worst record in the NBA, but All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell still enjoys coming to work. The Warriors, who were named “Franchise of the Decade” by the Sports Business Journal, have a great work environment and people everywhere you look, according to Russell: “I just think the quality of […]

Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell is currently in the midst of his first go-round as a member of the heralded Western Conference franchise. While it initially appeared as though Golden State acquired the former Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers guard in order to ultimately use him as trade bait, that may or may […]

Golden State Warriors point guard D’Angelo Russell, who is eligible to be traded starting Sunday, has been linked to the Detroit Pistons. However, according to Vincent Ellis of The Detroit Free Press, there doesn’t appear to be a trade in the works that sends Russell from the Warriors to the Pistons: The Pistons have been […]

D’Angelo Russell’s two years with the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t great. While his play on the court was decent, Russell’s controversial saga with Nick Young coupled with his immature attitude was a big reason why Magic Johnson traded the lefty to the Brooklyn Nets in the summer of 2017. Russell’s coach on the Lakers, Byron […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell’s name is once again in trade rumors and head coach Steve Kerr knows it can be tough. Because the Warriors have the worst record in the NBA, Russell is going to be talked about behind the scenes by executives. He signed a four-year, $117 million contract with the […]

D’Angelo Russell has dealt with a slew of trade rumors ever since he agreed to sign with the Golden State Warriors, with most seeing him as potential trade deadline bait as a player that doesn’t lend to their style of play. Head coach Steve Kerr explained how his star has handled the hoopla surrounding him […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves remain interested in acquiring All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell from the Golden State Warriors despite what transpired this past summer, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Russell had an agreement with the Warriors before getting on a helicopter with the Timberwolves contingent this past offseason. That made for “an awkward goodbye […]

D’Angelo Russell admits he tuned out head coach Kenny Atkinson upon arriving with the Brooklyn Nets, largely in part from former experiences and situations that played out in his past. Atkinson had a reputation as a hard ass, a coach that is often keen to detail and picks at the issues in film sessions. Atkinson […]

D’Angelo Russell made a no-brainer choice to come to the Golden State Warriors in free agency, but the permutations surrounding it weren’t as easy as his choice. While the Los Angeles Lakers were lurking in the background, the Minnesota Timberwolves badly wanted Russell and were ready to wine and dine him, not to mention being […]

Back in the 2015-16 season, Golden State Warriors star D’Angelo Russell was a highly-touted rookie for the Los Angeles Lakers after being selected second overall in that summer’s draft. That also happened to be the final season of Kobe Bryant’s illustrious career, and as admitted by Russell himself, one of his biggest regrets was not […]

D’Angelo Russell’s career with his new team, the Golden State Warriors, has been stop-and-start thus far. Injuries have definitely played their part in Russell’s inability to really get things going with the Dubs, having only played in 13 out of Golden State’s 25 games this season. Nevertheless, Russell appears to be adjusting well to life […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell has opened up about his rather colorful past. Now at 23 years of age and in his fifth season in the league, the former second overall pick is now ready to talk about his maturity level — or lack thereof — during his spell with the Los […]

Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell’s scandal with former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Nick Young turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the young Ohio State product, who then rerouted his focus into the game after he was isolated from the rest of his teammates, and even some of his NBA heroes. Close […]