D'Angelo Russell on his player option: 'I'll try to take advantage of it'
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
More on this storyline
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
Dave McMenamin: The Lakers led wire to wire and took Game 4, 119-108, to snap the Nuggets’ 11-game winning streak against them and extend the series to Game 5 on Monday. LeBron James 30p on 14-of-23 5r 4a 3s; AD 25p 23r 6a; D-Lo 21p 4r 4a; Reaves 21p 6a. Jokic was incredible again: 33p 14r 14a. -via Twitter @mcten / April 27, 2024