D'Angelo Russell

After the game, Russell described his ankle as "sore."

Mark Medina: D'Angelo Russell described his ankle as “sore,” but believes he'll “be all right” after getting treatment tomorrow.

-via [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35723632/lakers-dangelo-russell-leaves-game-sprained-ankle)/ February 24, 2023 [X-rays were negative and Russell will be reevaluated in the morning.](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2023-02-23/lakers-warriors-lebron-james-response-recap)Russell said his ankle was a little sore but he was hopeful after some treatment that he’d feel better in the morning. But Russell got up a few moments later. D’Angelo Russell with a little scare. “Pretty unlucky for me.”](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35723632/lakers-dangelo-russell-leaves-game-sprained-ankle)Russell had two points on 1-for-3 shooting, four rebounds and three assists in nine minutes. Anthony Davis has 10 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks. LeBron has 5 points (2-9 FGs). Malik Beasley has 14 points. – D’Angelo Russell sprained his right ankle and won’t return.

Even though Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell sprained his ankle in Thursday's win over the Warriors, he was upbeat afterward.

The guard will be re-evaluated on Friday according to head coach Darvin Ham, and he is considered day-to-day moving forward. “No,” Russell said when asked if he was concerned about the injury. But Russell was upbeat after the game and said he should be fine moving forward.

X-rays on Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell's right ankle came back negative and no MRI is needed.

The good news is that the purple and gold didn’t really need Russell against Golden State as they cruised for most of the night. Los Angeles doesn’t play again until Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, so that gives Russell a few days to rest and recover. It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events, participate in live shows, and more! More impressively, he’s really grown as a person off the floor which It’s definitely a sigh of relief for the Lakers, who need Russell healthy if they want to make a postseason push. However, it seems Russell’s ankle sprain isn’t considered serious as X-rays came back negative and no MRI is needed, the team announced.

The Lakers blew out the Warriors in their first game back from All-Star Weekend, but it wasn't all good news. During the first quarter, recently acquired ...

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham [said](https://twitter.com/jovanbuha/status/1629230584374624258) he doubts Russell will play on Sunday when Los Angeles faces Dallas. "Any other ankle injury the same thing. He remained in the game for about a minute before exiting and not returning. [According to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell](https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1628982981556830208), X-rays on Russell's ankle were negative and he'll be day-to-day. and U.K.](https://www.nba.com/watch/league-pass-stream?cid=nba:ilp:partner:affiliate:othaff:display:eg:acq:sub:t-gpm:Global20:global:u-en:) During the first quarter, recently acquired D'Angelo Russell suffered an ankle injury.

In his fourth game back with the Lakers on Thursday, point guard D'Angelo Russell exited in the first quarter due to a right ankle sprain and didn't return.

Russell stayed in the game until the next whistle and was subbed out with 3:12 remaining in the quarter. Although the Lakers are waiting for more clarity on Russell’s prognosis, they managed to defeat the Warriors without their starting point guard available for the last three quarters on Thursday –they’re now within 1.5 games of Golden State for the No. Los Angeles has won three of four games since the trade deadline and looks like a more serious threat to make the playoffs with its revamped lineup. “Pretty unlucky for me.” However, the veteran guard will undergo further evaluation on Friday to assess the severity of the injury and determine whether he’ll have to miss time. For his part, Russell didn’t sound concerned about a lengthy absence.

The injury occurred after a Donte DiVincenzo layup with 4:31 left in the first quarter. Russell grabbed the ball and went to quickly inbound it but ...

Los Angeles has won three of four games since the trade deadline and looks like a more serious threat to make the playoffs with its revamped lineup. Although the Lakers are waiting for more clarity on Russell’s prognosis, they managed to defeat the Warriors without their starting point guard available for the last three quarters on Thursday. Russell stayed in the game until the next whistle and was subbed out with 3:12 remaining in the quarter. “Pretty unlucky for me.” However, the veteran guard will undergo further evaluation on Friday to assess the severity of the injury and determine whether he’ll have to miss time. For his part, Russell didn’t sound concerned about a lengthy absence.

The Lakers head coach had some classy things to say about Russell Westbrook joining his team's cross-town rivals.

Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell suffered a fluke ankle injury in the win over the Warriors, and while X-rays were negative he could miss a game or two.

[De'Anthony Melton](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30617/deanthony-melton) led a defense that held All-Star [Ja Morant](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/51038/ja-morant) to 3-of-16 shooting on the night, and Embiid had 17 defensive rebounds and six blocks — none bigger than this one late. And Kessler is a lock for First Team All-Rookie. Memphis is a team on the cusp, but they need to clean up these areas. The other concern is their road record — they have lost eight straight away from the FedEx Forum and fell to 11-18 on the road. In front of a raucous crowd the 76ers played one of their best quarters of the season against a quality opponent, went on a 22-8 run, closing the game on a 10-1 run to pick up the win. Late-game offensive struggles are not new to this team and it’s something that could send them home early in the playoffs if not fixed. [Marcus Smart](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30043/marcus-smart), [Jaylen Brown](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30298/jaylen-brown), [Jayson Tatum](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30429/jayson-tatum), [Al Horford](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29278/al-horford) and [Robert Williams](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30598/robert-williams). [Tyrese Haliburton](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/58307/tyrese-haliburton) and a blistering night from [Myles Turner](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30167/myles-turner) — he finished with 40 — brought the Pacers back and kept it close in the second half. [Lauri Markkanen](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30433/lauri-markkanen). But in the fourth, “I always think two-way is better than one-way,” Embiid said postgame, via the Associated Press. [James Harden](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29473/james-harden) started to take over — he finished the night with 31 points — and [Tobias Harris](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29700/tobias-harris) hit a couple of big 3-pointers.

The Minnesota Timberwolves were active at the NBA Trade Deadline, as the team needed to get their house in order. Clearly, the extent to just much of the ...

At other times, word was that the Timberwolves were focused on extension talks with other players including Naz Reid and Jaylen Nowell. The Timberwolves’ rumors that surfaced throughout the season detailed contract negotiations that found themselves on the back burner. The Minnesota Timberwolves were active at the NBA Trade Deadline, as the team needed to get their house in order.

All Lakers fans were extremely concerned about D'Angelo Russell's sudden exit from the Lakers vs Warriors game. At a certain point of the game, ...

[Lakers vs Warriors](https://www.marca.com/en/basket/nba/lakers-warriors-directo/2023/02/24/02_0202_20230224_7425_7422.html) game. Despite his possible absence, the Lakers still have Dennis Schroder to replace him in any game Russell misses. He is still quite eager to prove himself on the team he loves the most since he was a kid. This is a positive report on the injury but doctors still asked for patience and want the player to take his recovery day-by-day. A status that is deemed 'day-to-day' is not encouraging for Lakers fans who wanted to see Russell coming back for the next game. [Lakers ](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers.html?intcmp=MENUPROD&s_kw=en-nba-los-angeles-lakers)still ended up winning the game with dominance but they really need a player like Russell, especially after Westbrook and Beverley's exits during the trade deadline.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) is not expected to play in Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

[Lakers' D'Angelo Russell (ankle) doubtful for Sunday](/nba/player-news/224598/lakers-d-angelo-russell-ankle-doubtful-for-sunday)February 24th, 2023 [Anthony Davis (foot) available for Lakers on Thursday night](/nba/player-news/224561/anthony-davis-foot-available-for-lakers-on-thursday-night)February 23rd, 2023 [LeBron James (foot) active for Lakers' Thursday matchup against Warriors](/nba/player-news/224560/lebron-james-foot-active-for-lakers-thursday-matchup-against-warriors)February 23rd, 2023 [Anthony Davis (foot) probable for Lakers on Thursday](/nba/player-news/224495/anthony-davis-foot-probable-for-lakers-on-thursday)February 22nd, 2023 [Lakers' LeBron James (foot) probable on Thursday](/nba/player-news/224494/lakers-lebron-james-foot-probable-on-thursday)February 22nd, 2023 [Rui Hachimura operating in bench role for Lakers on Wednesday night](/nba/player-news/224428/rui-hachimura-operating-in-bench-role-for-lakers-on-wednesday-night)February 15th, 2023 [Milwaukee's Pat Connaughton (calf) remains out on Friday](/nba/player-news/224590/milwaukee-s-pat-connaughton-calf-remains-out-on-friday)February 24th, 2023 [Utah's Kelly Olynyk (ankle) questionable on Saturday](/nba/player-news/224605/utah-s-kelly-olynyk-ankle-questionable-on-saturday)February 24th, 2023 [Marvin Bagley (finger) probable for Detroit's Saturday contest against Toronto](/nba/player-news/224604/marvin-bagley-finger-probable-for-detroit-s-saturday-contest-against-toronto)February 24th, 2023 [Pistons' Jalen Duren (ankle) out on Saturday](/nba/player-news/224603/pistons-jalen-duren-ankle-out-on-saturday)February 24th, 2023 [Toronto's Fred VanVleet (personal) remains out on Saturday](/nba/player-news/224602/toronto-s-fred-vanvleet-personal-remains-out-on-saturday)February 24th, 2023 [Warriors list Draymond Green (knee) as questionable for Friday's game versus Houston](/nba/player-news/224599/warriors-list-draymond-green-knee-as-questionable-for-friday-s-game-versus-houston)February 24th, 2023 Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) is not expected to play in Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

The Los Angeles starting point guard left last night's game in the first half.