Michael Scotto: Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell on his player option: “When I signed my contract last year, I knew what position I was going to put myself in, so to be in that position now with a little leverage, I’ll try to take advantage of it.”
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
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Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Austin Reaves on if the team has talked about staying together: “For me, I just really enjoy being around these guys. You can go down the list, and everybody on our team is a joy to be around. I’ve spoke about it a billion times about my relationship with DLo off the court,… – 2:13 AM
Austin Reaves on if the team has talked about staying together: “For me, I just really enjoy being around these guys. You can go down the list, and everybody on our team is a joy to be around. I’ve spoke about it a billion times about my relationship with DLo off the court,… – 2:13 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
D’Angelo Russell said he hasn’t thought about what he’s going to do this offseason but he acknowledges that he has leverage and is planning on using it. – 1:24 AM
D’Angelo Russell said he hasn’t thought about what he’s going to do this offseason but he acknowledges that he has leverage and is planning on using it. – 1:24 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
That’s the fastest I’ve ever seen DLo drive to the basket. Nice aggressive move! – 12:17 AM
That’s the fastest I’ve ever seen DLo drive to the basket. Nice aggressive move! – 12:17 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
DLo is trying to help on Murray/Jokic stuff off KCP, but AD forgot about taht and overreacted to Murray to give up the pass to Jokic for the dunk. – 12:10 AM
DLo is trying to help on Murray/Jokic stuff off KCP, but AD forgot about taht and overreacted to Murray to give up the pass to Jokic for the dunk. – 12:10 AM
Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
One-armed Anthony Davis is still having a bigger impact than D’Angelo Russell. – 11:59 PM
One-armed Anthony Davis is still having a bigger impact than D’Angelo Russell. – 11:59 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
D’Angelo Russell’s defense is always a sticking point, but he’s been really attentive and active tonight. Very dialed in on that end. AK – 11:39 PM
D’Angelo Russell’s defense is always a sticking point, but he’s been really attentive and active tonight. Very dialed in on that end. AK – 11:39 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron didn’t attack KCP enough in the post in Game 2 when they put Gordon on AD and Jokic on Rui. Ever since then, he’s gone right down low vs that matchup–sets up the DLo 3. – 11:31 PM
LeBron didn’t attack KCP enough in the post in Game 2 when they put Gordon on AD and Jokic on Rui. Ever since then, he’s gone right down low vs that matchup–sets up the DLo 3. – 11:31 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Lakers should keep going after MPJ. He hasn’t been able to stay in front of anybody all series. DLo cooked him on a few isos in Game 4. – 11:29 PM
Lakers should keep going after MPJ. He hasn’t been able to stay in front of anybody all series. DLo cooked him on a few isos in Game 4. – 11:29 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 53, Nuggets 50
For the fifth time this series, LA enters halftime with a lead. They outscored Denver 29-22 in the second quarter. AD has 16 points and 9 rebounds. LeBron has 10/4/7. AR has 8 points. DLo has 7. LA has a 26-16 paint points advantage. – 11:05 PM
Halftime: Lakers 53, Nuggets 50
For the fifth time this series, LA enters halftime with a lead. They outscored Denver 29-22 in the second quarter. AD has 16 points and 9 rebounds. LeBron has 10/4/7. AR has 8 points. DLo has 7. LA has a 26-16 paint points advantage. – 11:05 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
After the Lakers had success with going at Nikola Jokic in pick-and-roll actions, Jokic guarded Gabe Vincent for a few possessions and mixed defensive matchups.
Vincent just subbed out so Jokic is guarding D’Angelo Russell now. – 10:58 PM
After the Lakers had success with going at Nikola Jokic in pick-and-roll actions, Jokic guarded Gabe Vincent for a few possessions and mixed defensive matchups.
Vincent just subbed out so Jokic is guarding D’Angelo Russell now. – 10:58 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
The Nuggets are hoping Christian Braun can attack DLo off the dribble but so far he is coming up short. – 10:43 PM
The Nuggets are hoping Christian Braun can attack DLo off the dribble but so far he is coming up short. – 10:43 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Nuggets 28, Lakers 24
Denver closed the first quarter on a 10-2 run. This is the first game they’ve led after the first. AD has 8 points and 4 rebounds. Austin Reaves has 6 points. LeBron has 2/2/2. Rui Hachimura has 3 points on 1-for-7 shooting. DLo is 0-for-2. – 10:36 PM
First quarter: Nuggets 28, Lakers 24
Denver closed the first quarter on a 10-2 run. This is the first game they’ve led after the first. AD has 8 points and 4 rebounds. Austin Reaves has 6 points. LeBron has 2/2/2. Rui Hachimura has 3 points on 1-for-7 shooting. DLo is 0-for-2. – 10:36 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets go on a 10-0 run to close and they win their first first quarter of the series, 28-24…..Reggie Jackson with monster minutes….D’Angelo Russell with monster minutes for the Lakers on the opposite side of the spectrum – 10:35 PM
The Nuggets go on a 10-0 run to close and they win their first first quarter of the series, 28-24…..Reggie Jackson with monster minutes….D’Angelo Russell with monster minutes for the Lakers on the opposite side of the spectrum – 10:35 PM
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The more realistic option is Pelinka taking an aggressive approach in the trade market. The Lakers will go from having one tradable first-round pick (2029) to three (2024 or 2025, 2029 and 2031) starting the night of the draft, giving them more options if an All-Star becomes available. They can also trade swap rights in 2026, 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031. Russell cannot be traded in the offseason unless he picks up his player option or works a sign-and-trade in July. If he opted out and did not return, the Lakers would have only four larger tradable contracts (outside of James and Davis): Reaves, Vincent, Hachimura and Vanderbilt. -via ESPN / April 30, 2024
Dave McMenamin: “I believe in myself, it’s as simple as that. More than anybody.” – D’Angelo Russell on scoring 21 points in Saturday’s Game 4 win after going scoreless in Thursday’s Game 3 loss -via Twitter @mcten / April 28, 2024
