Russell (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against New York, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Russell will end up missing the final five games of the regular season due to a right ankle sprain. The veteran point guard began the season on the Lakers but was traded to the Nets along with Maxwell Lewis in late December in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Russell appeared in 29 games (26 starts) for Brooklyn and averaged 12.9 points, 5.6 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 24.7 minutes per game, though he shot just 36.7 percent from the field and 29.7 percent from three-point range over that span. Russell will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Ruled out for Friday
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Russell (ankle) won't play Friday against the Timberwolves, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Russell is set to miss his fourth straight matchup due to a right ankle sprain. He'll have one more chance to return during the regular-season finale Sunday against the Knicks.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Not playing Thursday
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Russell (ankle) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Hawks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Thursday will be the third game in a row that Russell will miss due to right ankle soreness. His next chance to see the floor is in the second leg of the Nets' back-to-back set Friday against the Timberwolves. Reece Beekman has started in the Nets' last two games and should remain in the starting five Thursday due to Russell's absence.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Out vs. New Orleans
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Russell (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Russell will miss a second straight game due to right ankle soreness, meaning Reece Beekman could remain in the starting lineup for a depleted, injury-riddled Nets roster. Russell's next chance to play will come against the Hawks on Thursday.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Won't play vs. Toronto
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Russell (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Russell is dealing with soreness in his right ankle, which will keep him sidelined Sunday against the Raptors. The Nets will likely turn to Keon Johnson to pick up the slack in the backcourt.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Non-factor in loss
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Russell posted zero points (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt) and one assist over 13 minutes during Thursday's 105-90 loss to the Timberwolves.
Russell returned from an ankle injury but was barely noticeable in the loss. Despite starting, he lasted just 13 minutes before the coaching staff opted to go in another direction. It's been a woeful season for Russell, especially since joining the Nets in early January. Over his last 27 games, Russell is averaging just 12.6 points, 5.2 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 24.6 minutes per game.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Good to go Thursday
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Russell (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Russell has been upgraded from probable to available Thursday despite having right ankle soreness. Russell has struggled mightily with his efficiency as of late, shooting 36.2 percent from the field and 28.8 percent from three across his last 10 outings.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Likely to play vs. Minnesota
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Russell (ankle) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Russell has been in and out of the lineup for the Nets as of late, but he's trending toward being on the floor to take on Minnesota on Thursday. The veteran guard is coming off an impressive performance in Monday's win against the Mavericks, finishing with 18 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Double-doubles in win
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Russell had 18 points (5-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists, one block and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 113-109 victory over the Mavericks.
Russell recorded his fourth double-double of the season and broke out of his shooting slump in the process -- over his last eight appearances, Russell has hit 33.8 percent from the field with 13.6 points, 5.6 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.6 three-pointers.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Fades injury report
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Russell (ankle) is not on the injury report and is available for Monday's game against Dallas.
Russell didn't play in Saturday's game against the Wizards due to an ankle injury, but his absence from the injury report indicates that he'll be good to go for Monday's contest. He has played in 10 of the Nets' last 15 games and has averaged 12.0 points, 5.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 26.4 minute per contest over that span.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Ruled out Saturday
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Russell (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
After logging 19 minutes and finishing with five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 19 minutes in Friday's 132-100 loss to the Clippers, Russell will get Saturday off to manage a right ankle injury while the Nets wrap up their back-to-back set. With Russell sidelined, Keon Johnson and Reece Beekman are likely to cover most of the available minutes at point guard.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Rough shooting night in return
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Russell finished with five points (2-8 FG, 1-7 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 116-86 loss to Toronto.
The well-traveled guard had missed the prior two games due to a lingering ankle injury, and Russell didn't look fully healthy in his return as he struggled to get his shot to fall. He's been sidelined for four of the Nets' 13 contests in March, and when he's been on the court, Russell has averaged 12.8 points, 5.4 assists, 3.0 boards, 2.0 threes and 0.9 steals on the month while shooting a shaky 35.5 percent from the floor and 25.4 percent from long range.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Out again Monday
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Russell (ankle) will not play Monday against the Mavericks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Russell will miss his second consecutive contest due to right ankle soreness as the Nets continue to take a cautious approach. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against Toronto. Players such as Keon Johnson, Tyrese Martin and Jalen Wilson could see increased minutes in the meantime.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Iffy to play Monday
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Russell (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Russell is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to right ankle soreness. If the veteran point guard remains on the shelf, Keon Johnson and Jalen Wilson could receive a bump in playing time.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Not playing Saturday
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Russell has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers due to right ankle soreness, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Russell is coming off two of his better performances since joining the Nets, logging 29- and 32-minute workloads in those contests while averaging 20.0 points, 6.5 assists, 3.5 three-pointers, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals. However, Russell may have tweaked his ankle at some point along the way, prompting the Nets to rule him out for Saturday. Keon Johnson will likely step in as the Nets' starting point guard in Russell's stead.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Leads offensively in overtime loss
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Russell ended with 22 points (7-22 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six assists, one rebound and one steal over 32 minutes in Thursday's 105-99 overtime loss to Indiana.
Russell shot the ball early and often in Thursday's contest, going on to record a team-high-tying scoring total while leading all Nets in assists in an offensive showcase. Russell has scored at least 20 points in nine contests this season, adding six or more dimes in six of those outings.
Russell notched 18 points (6-18 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 104-96 loss to the Celtics.
Russell returned after sitting out the previous game, leading the Nets with 18 points. Since landing in Brooklyn, Russell has been in and out of the rotation as a result of both injury and rest. Subsequently, his production has left a lot to be desired, as he is averaging just 11.4 points, 5.8 assists and 1.9 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes per game over the past eight games.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Fades injury report
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Russell (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against Boston, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Russell didn't play in Sunday's win over the Hawks while managing a right ankle injury, but he's been given the green light to play in Tuesday's Atlantic division battle. Russell has averaged 11.7 points, 5.7 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 26.5 minutes per game in March, though he's shooting just 38.7 percent from the field and 25.6 percent from three over that span.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Won't suit up Sunday
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Russell has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta due to right ankle injury management, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Russell won't suit up during the second leg of the club's back-to-back set, and he hasn't played in both halves of a back-to-back set since Feb. 4-5. Keon Johnson, Tyrese Martin and Reece Beekman are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Russell being sidelined. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Boston.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Subpar showing Thursday
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Russell notched four points (2-9 FG, 0-6 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one block over 25 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 116-110 loss to the Bulls.
Russell didn't perform well in his return to the hardwood following a one-game absence. He struggled from the floor and couldn't contribute in other categories before fouling out in Thursday's loss. Russell has been slumping in recent days. He has failed to reach the 10-point mark in three of his last four games, averaging 11.8 points per contest and shooting a mere 39.5 percent from the floor over that span.
