Tag: D’Angelo Russell

Byron Scott Has Not Spoken To D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle About Benching

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers were struggling mightily this 2015-16 NBA season, no one expected head coach Byron Scott to bench Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell, two of the franchise's cornerstones for the future. With Scott already a primary…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Video: D’Angelo Russell Imitates Kobe Bryant With Airball

At 19, rookie point guard D'Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers has been thrust into a difficult situation. As the second overall pick in 2015 NBA Draft, Russell is under tremendous pressure to live up to expectations under the…

Ryan Ward

After Benching D’Angelo Russell And Julius Randle, It’s Time To Hit Eject Button On Byron Scott

If you had “20 games” in the “When will Byron Scott finally bench D’Angelo Russell and Julius Randle” office pool, congratulations. I have no idea why your office is running such a ridiculous contest, but kudos to you regardless. We…

Dave Schilling

Lakers Rumors: L.A. Swayed To Pick D’Angelo Russell Because Of Byron Scott

With the Los Angeles Lakers struggling through the first 20 games of the 2015-16 NBA season, head coach Byron Scott decided to make a starting lineup change by benching D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle. After playing 21 minutes against the…

Dan Duangdao

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell On Playing Without Kobe Bryant

With the Los Angeles Lakers 3-17 heading into their matchup against the Toronto Raptors, head coach Byron Scott made a change to his starting lineup. Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell headed to the bench in favor of Larry Nance Jr.…

Dan Duangdao

Lakers News: Julius Randle, D’Angelo Russell React To Benching

Before taking on the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, head coach Byron Scott made some drastic changes to the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers. D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle will come off the bench for at least the…

Ryan Ward

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle To Come Off Bench Next 5-10 Games

Head coach Byron Scott has made a drastic change to the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Coach Scott has made plenty of questionable moves with the rotation, but has kept…

Ryan Ward

Lakers Rumors: L.A. Would Trade Young Core For Stars In Off-Season

With the Los Angeles Lakers preparing for life without Kobe Bryant, they have drafted D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson in the past two NBA Drafts. During the 2015-16 NBA season, all three prospects have shown their potential and…

Dan Duangdao

D’Angelo Russell: ‘I Was A Fan’ Watching Kobe Bryant Vs. Wizards

The Los Angeles Lakers headed into their matchup against John Wall's Washington Wizards on Wednesday coming off the worst loss of the 2015-16 NBA season against the lowly Philadelphia 76ers. The Lakers couldn't get anything going against the 76ers on…

Ryan Ward

Lakers Trending Up and Down: 2015-16 Season, Week 4

Another week, another tough stretch for the Los Angeles Lakers. With three losses to Toronto, Portland, and Golden State, the team is now just 2-12 on the season and sits in 29th place. Only the tanktastic (and winless) 76ers have…

Trevor Lane