After the Los Angeles Lakers traded D'Angelo Russell, he had one of his best games of the season, recording 22 points, eight assists, two total rebounds, two blocks, and one steal. Additionally, recent All-Star voting could indicate a shift in the coming years for Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
Once he found his way back to the Lakers in 2023, former All-Star guard D'Angelo Russell celebrated being given a second chance with the franchise. But not even two full seasons after his return, Russell was traded again to another one of his former teams.
The Los Angeles Lakers made a notable move on Sunday, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for former lottery pick
JJ Redick provides a detailed breakdown of how D'Angelo Russell's absence has affected the Los Angeles Lakers' performance on the court.
The Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers agreed on a massive trade to send wing defender Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to Los Angeles. In exchange, the Nets land guard D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks.
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell is excited for a new opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets as his free agency looms.
The Los Angeles Lakers traded guard D'Angelo Russell, forward Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in exchange for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton.
The Lakers and Nets reportedly agreed on a multi-player trade that will send D'Angelo Russell to Brooklyn and Dorian Finney-Smith to Los Angeles.
With weeks to go before the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the few teams with a trade already in the books. But according to The Athletic's Jovan Buha, the Lakers are likely still not done making moves as they look to improve the roster for the 2024-25 season.
Should the Nets decide to move on from D'Angelo Russell, here are 3 destinations that make sense for the former Lakers guard.
The Los Angeles Lakers are recently under fire for their trade. Patrick Beverly took the heat of the moment and blasted LA's fanbase for it.