D’Angelo Russell moves to Lakers bench, says he just ‘wants to win’
D’Angelo Russell, who JJ Redick moved to the Lakers’ second unit earlier in the day on Friday, responded with 18 points for a bench that…
Lakers: How D’Angelo Russell helped get Max Christie back on track
TORONTO — The play was set in motion more than an hour before tip off Friday night in Canada, Lakers guards D’Angelo Russell and Max Christie…
D’Angelo Russell impressed with Lakers coach JJ Redick’s ‘high IQ’
D’Angelo Russell, the Lakers’ repentant point guard who has vowed to be more engaged this season, answered some questions Thursday as drama-free as possible.“The main…
‘Surprise surprise:’ The stage is set for D’Angelo Russell’s career year
Who knew D’Angelo Russell would deliver the best moment from Lakers media day?The smart money Monday probably would’ve been bet on LeBron James talking about…
D’Angelo Russell will exercise his player option with Lakers
Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, an oft-mentioned player in trade talks, has decided to opt into the final year of his contract, according to people with…
Lakers newsletter: How D’Angelo Russell entrenched himself in the team’s future
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I never fear confrontation: D’Angelo Russell shines in Lakers win
D’Angelo Russell walked back onto the court where, an hour earlier, he’d just wrapped up his best basketball game as a Laker. He grinned as…
D’Angelo Russell scores 44 as Lakers edge Bucks in a thriller
The Lakers desperately held on to a late lead against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, their primary closer in street clothes because of a sore…
Should Lakers still try to trade D’Angelo Russell?
D’Angelo Russell looked at Taurean Prince in the corner by the Lakers’ bench immediately after perfect ball movement got his teammate a wide-open three. As…
D’Angelo Russell scores 34 for Lakers in blowout over Portland
The ball bounced off the Lakers’ court as LeBron James trailed, a 39-year-old, 21-year veteran casually gliding into a highlight lob fit for an All-Star…
D’Angelo Russell shows value for Lakers, even as trade rumors persist
The basketball was passed ahead to D’Angelo Russell in stride while Anthony Davis trailed on the fast break. Russell then passed the ball to Davis,…
D’Angelo Russell gets revenge on Bruce Brown in Lakers’ win
Notorious B.I.G.’s “Get Money” played in the Lakers’ locker room during a mild celebration as D’Angelo Russell finished getting dressed in the corner. The Lakers…
D’Angelo Russell helps Lakers rebound from loss, rout Pistons
DETROIT — Darvin Ham said he was ready to fall in line. One game after the Lakers’ biggest star, LeBron James, said “a lot” needed to…
D’Angelo Russell’s fourth-quarter surge powers Lakers past Magic
If the first week of the NBA season is any indication, nothing is going to be easy for the Lakers. Playing a younger, bigger, more…
‘Working on the approach’: How D’Angelo Russell improves defense
D’Angelo Russell was roaming in the key as the last line of defense for the Lakers when Sacramento Kings All-Star point guard De’Aaron Fox dribbled…
D’Angelo Russell leads Lakers to exhibition win over Kings
The evaluation of the Lakers didn’t stop just because they played an exhibition game with a depleted squad. If anything, Lakers coach Darvin Ham said…
D’Angelo Russell’s three 3-pointers key Lakers’ late rally
Even if D’Angelo Russell didn’t know at that moment that his quick-strike basket would be one of the catalysts for the Lakers in the fourth…
Lakers looking for D’Angelo Russell to provide star power
The Lakers need point guard D’Angelo Russell to shine with the light becoming the brightest in the NBA playoffs, but he has mostly faded. Even…
D’Angelo Russell shakes off slow start to give Lakers boost
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — D’Angelo Russell dribbled up the court and took the Lakers’ first shot of Game 1 of the first-round playoff series against the Memphis…
Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell confident before playoff opener
It’s going to take more than the memories of eight missed shots, or having to watch his team without him on the court, to shake…