D'Angelo Russell, Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets

Lakers trade D'Angelo Russell to Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith
L.A. sends Maxwell Lewis and 3 future second-round picks to Brooklyn as part of the deal for Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.
D’Angelo Russell Seemingly Throws Shade at Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have only made one trade this year so far. They decided to ship out D'Angelo Russell in return for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Milton has already fallen out of the rotation in Los Angeles. Finney-Smith has played in eight games since coming over in the trade and finally looks like he's getting comfortable.
Nets’ D’Angelo Russell feels ‘free’ after Lakers trade
D’Angelo Russell is adjusting to a featured role with the Brooklyn Nets following a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers. After a tumultuous start to the season in Los Angeles under head coach JJ Redick,
Could Lakers Trade For This Guard To Replace D’Angelo Russell?
The Los Angeles Lakers may not be done making moves by the 2025 NBA trade deadline. The Lakers have already made one big trade, sending point guard D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.
How long will D’Angelo Russell’s latest stint with the Nets last?
After the Los Angeles Lakers traded Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Nets last month in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, he dropped 22 points off the bench in his season debut with Brooklyn in a 130-113 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 1.
D'Angelo Russell's recent comments prove why he wasn't cut out for the Lakers
There is no need to go into the full story here as anyone who has kept up with the team knows the initial optimism around Russell's return proved to be fool's gold. The veteran guard found himself shipped away during the 2024-25 season in the trade that brought Dorian Finney-Smith to the Lakers.
D'Angelo Russell takes a veiled shot at Lakers
Nets guard D'Angelo Russell seemingly holds a grudge against the Lakers for trading him twice within the span of a few years. After dropping 23 points and 10 assists in the Nets' 99-95 loss to the Knicks on Tuesday, Russell implied that he wasn't allowed to play "free basketball" during his multiple stints in Los Angeles.
D'Angelo Russell: 'I'll never take being able to play free basketball like this for granted again'
Erik Slater: D’Angelo Russell on adjusting to his role with the Nets after his trade from the Lakers: "I'll never take being able to play free basketball like this for granted again."
D’Angelo Russell Has Honest Admission About Playing For Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers' decision to trade for D'Angelo Russell was met with mixed reviews. Russell alternated big games with no-shows, and he was
D’Angelo Russell Seemingly Takes Shot At Lakers Saying He Plays ‘Free Basketball’ With Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers made a big move in December, dealing away point guard D’Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis along with three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.
"I'll never take being able to play free basketball like this for granted again” - D’Angelo Russell takes a shot at the Lakers when describing his new role with the Nets
Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell makes a controversial statement when asked to describe his new role following a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lakers Trade Target: Dejounte Murray pursuit, part 2
As the Lakers consider their trade options, acquiring Dejounte Murray from the Pelicans should be atop their wish list.
Bradley Beal Agent Slams Reports He Would Lift No-Trade Clause for Lakers
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Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Lakers Ditch Starter for $94M East Forward
Last month, the Lakers ditched the expiring contract of point guard D'Angelo Russell, second-year forward Maxwell Lewis, and three future second round draft picks, sending them to the Brooklyn Nets in ...
D'Angelo Russell ruled out for Suns matchup as Nets injury struggles continue
Russell has struggled to stay on the floor since joining the Nets in a Dec. 29 trade from the Los Angeles Lakers. He's missed ...
Lonzo Ball Reacts to Possibility of Being Traded Back to Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking around the trade market ahead of the trade deadline. The deadline will be here in two weeks, and they are looking for ways to improve their roster. Los Angeles ...