Byron Scott Won’t Play D’Angelo Russell ‘Just Because He’s The No. 2 Pick’
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott has come under a lot of scrutiny recently for his handling of second overall pick D'Angelo Russell. The rookie sitting out the fourth quarter in three of the Lakers' eight games so far…
D’Angelo Russell On Clutch Moments: ‘I’m Built For This’
Los Angeles Lakers rookie D'Angelo Russell had one of his best games of the early season so far. In the Lakers loss to the Orlando Magic, Russell totaled 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists. More importantly, Russell played a…
D’Angelo Russell On His Confidence: ‘Through The Roof, In Space Somewhere’
With the Los Angeles Lakers starting off the season at 1-6, the optimism that surrounded the team at the outset of the season has begun to die down. One main sticking point for fans so far this season has been…
Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell, Byron Scott Split Play Calling So Far
Though it is only six games into the 2015-16 NBA season, second overall pick D'Angelo Russell hasn't quite had the performances that some of his fellow rookies have enjoyed so far. Russell has begun to look more comfortable in recent…
D’Angelo Russell Has ‘No Idea’ What He Needs To Do To Play In Fourth
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their fourth straight game to open the season on Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Rookie D'Angelo Russell was solid with seven points and six assists, but for the second time this season, Russell did…
D’Angelo Russell On Kobe Bryant: ‘Basketball Gods Aren’t Blessing Him Right Now’
After 19 seasons of wear and tear, Kobe Bryant is struggling in what will likely be his final season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The superstar not being himself on the basketball floor has not gone unnoticed from teammates, coaches,…
Byron Scott Doesn’t Think Emmanuel Mudiay Is ‘A True Point Guard’
Heading into the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers had a number of intriguing possibilities with the second overall selection. Though the Lakers ultimately chose D'Angelo Russell, there was another very talented point guard prospect available in Emmanuel Mudiay.…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: Benching D’Angelo Russell In Fourth Hurting Him?
The NBA regular season is finally underway for the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, things haven't gone quite the Lakers way as the team has gotten off to an 0-2 start so far. While the team was routed by the Sacramento…
Kobe Bryant Says D’Angelo Russell Moving Back To Point Guard
Coming into the Los Angeles Lakers season opener, there was a question as to whether rookie D'Angelo Russell would start. Head coach Byron Scott ultimately decided to start the second overall pick, but made him more of a shooting guard…
Kobe Bryant, D’Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson After Season Opener (VIDEOS)
The Los Angeles Lakers gave up a 16-point lead in their season-opener on Wednesday night, falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 112-111. The Lakers had a good look from Lou Williams at the buzzer, that would have sealed the game, but…
