Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (foot) has been officially downgraded to questionable due to left foot soreness, which caused him to exit the team's last contest on Sunday. Fantasy managers will want to continue monitoring his status through warmups just to see if the foot soreness actually causes him to sit out a full game. If he doesn't suit up, Dennis Schroder should enter the starting lineup and could be a solid streaming option in the process.

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell logged only 15 minutes of action Sunday against Houston, leaving the game with left foot soreness. He managed six points, three rebounds and four assists in the limited time. Dennis Schroder replaced Russell in the starting unit for the second half but had a very quiet outing in a blowout win. Russell recently missed two games with a hip problem and has featured in only 14 games since returning to L.A. on Feb. 9. His injury proneness must be a worry for the team, but Russell has done well when in the lineup, averaging 17.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 6.3 assists with close to 40 percent shooting from deep.

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (hip) is listed as probable to return after a two-game absence against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. The 27-year-old has already had to miss a handful of games since being traded back to the Lakers, but he's also averaged 18.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game in that same span. He gives the Lakers their best chance to make the playoffs and he's still a high-quality fantasy player even if LeBron James (foot) and Anthony Davis (foot) are both healthy.

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Russell has played in seven straight games, but is in danger of missing this contest due to a sprained right ankle. The team is likely going to wait until closer to tip-off before making a final decision. His absence would mean Dennis Schroder would likely move into the starting five. Schroder would see a boost in fantasy value if he's asked to start in place of Russell.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell looked superb against the Knicks on Sunday, leading the team in a 112-108 defeat with a season-high 33 points and eight assists. He hit six attempts from deep and shot 13-for-19 overall while adding five rebounds and one block to his line with three turnovers in 35 minutes. That's now back-to-back very strong games from Russell since he returned to the lineup from an ankle injury and fantasy managers can expect more of them, with the Lakers desperately battling for a playoff spot.

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell ended a six-game stint on the sidelines with a 28-point, nine-assist effort in a 122-112 victory over Toronto Friday. He shot 10-for-17 from the field with a 5-for-8 effort from deep and led the team in scoring, with Anthony Davis struggling and finishing with only eight points. Russell added five rebounds and one steal to his account while posting four turnovers in 31 minutes. Now that he's healthy, Russell is set to play a massive role for the LeBron James-less Lakers, and his numbers should get a nice boost with extra usage.

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) will make his return to the court on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. The 27-year-old has missed each of the last six games due to an ankle issue. He's averaging 17.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists during his three healthy games with the Lakers this season. The expectation is that he'll resume his normal role as the starter on Friday. However, the Lakers might decide to have Russell on a minutes limit during his first game back. Nonetheless, Dennis Schroder should head to the bench and will lose value with Russell returning.

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Russell has missed the last five games with the ankle sprain and will likely come down to a game-time decision for Tuesday. Dennis Schroder has been thriving as the starter without Russell and should continue to do so if Russell remains out. The Lakers don't play again until Friday which would allow Russell some ample rest time.

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) remains out for Sunday's meeting with the Golden State Warriors. The 27-year-old has played only four games since being acquired by the Lakers ahead of the deadline, missing his previous four games because of a sprained right ankle. It's anyone's guess how much longer he will be sidelined. However, Dennis Schroder should be considered a must-start fantasy option until Russell returns.

On Tuesday, the Charlotte Hornets made it official when they shut down their star guard LaMelo Ball for the remainder of the 2022-2023 NBA season.Many fantasy managers' worst fears were realized when Ball's non-contact injury in Monday night's game against Detroit turned out to be a fractured ankle. Charlotte's season was already lost, but fantasy managers were hoping to get a few more weeks from Ball who, when healthy, was putting up huge numbers this season.To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NBA, make sure to favorite or bookmark the RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Newspage, or download the free RotoBaller fantasy basketball mobile app with push notification alerts on all the latest news. 

2022-2023 Season Recap

LaMelo Ball will finish his third NBA season with the following numbers.23.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 4.0 3PM, 1.3 STL, 0.3 BLK, 3.6 TO, 41.1% FG%, 83.6% FT%He played in only 36 games this year and is currently 32nd overall in per-game value for 9-cat in Basketball Monster's player ratings.When he was on the floor, he was a triple-double threat on a nightly basis. His talent is undeniable. Just look at what he did to the Spurs only a few weeks before getting hurt.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) told reporters that he won't be playing in the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. After going through a workout earlier in the week, the pain in his sprained ankle flared up. Right now, a tentative return date could be Sunday against the Golden State Warriors, but Russell wasn't going to make any promises. Look for Dennis Schroder and Malik Beasley to get more opportunities in the starting five while Russell remains sidelined.

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) won't play on Wednesday night versus Oklahoma City. The 27-year-old will now miss his third consecutive contest, with his next chance to suit up coming on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dennis Schroder, who has averaged 13.0 points and 4.7 assists in 43 starts this season, will remain with the first five.

LeBron James has dominated the National Basketball Association since entering the league straight from high school. He's won numerous awards and has led several teams to an NBA Championship. During the 2022-23 season, the Akron, Ohio, native continued to get it done, despite battling several nagging ailments along the way.However, James' latest issue, a right foot injury, is expected to keep him out indefinitely. So what does this mean, and will we see James back on the court this season? Is there a chance he won't return?To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NBA, make sure to favorite or bookmark the RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Newspage, or download the free RotoBaller fantasy basketball mobile app with push notification alerts on all the latest news. 

LeBron James Injury Update

James injured his right foot during the third quarter of Sunday's comeback win over the Dallas Mavericks. It was a tense few seconds after the multi-time MVP clutched his foot after suffering what was deemed a "non-contact injury." The concern grew to greater heights after he was overheard saying, "I heard a pop." Situations like this are never good, as many were concerned that an Achilles tear could be the culprit.https://twitter.com/FanDuelTV/status/1630602449227595777?s=20Yet, after James gathered himself, he tightened his shoe and finished the game, totaling 26 points, eight rebounds, one block, and one steal. Head coach Darvin Ham appeared optimistic while speaking postgame, stating the 38-year-old was "good."However, that couldn't be further from the case, with The Athletic's Shams Charania reporting that James would "miss an extended period of time" because of the foot injury. Charania later added that the all-time scoring leader would "require multiple opinions."https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1630363560051187712?s=20 

LeBron James' Season Recap

Despite James' advanced NBA age, he's still productive. In 47 appearances, he's averaged 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists. While his three-point percentage has regressed, that's never been his strong suit.James was also named an All-Star captain while recently passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time scoring leader.https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/1623184801284104192?s=20That said, despite some high-level accomplishments, the year has been a rough one for the 2003 No. 1 overall pick. He's battled left foot soreness for nearly the entire season, so much so that he routinely carried some type of injury designation heading into almost all of his games over the last few months.... [More]

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) is listed as doubtful to play Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Russell is likely heading to a second straight absence due to an ankle sprain which should lead to another spot start for Dennis Schroder. Schroder recorded 16 points and 8 assists in the last spot start and may have even more opportunities with LeBron James (foot) out indefinitely.

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) is out on Sunday against the Mavericks. The 27-year-old injured his right ankle during Thursday's meeting with Golden State, ending his night after just eight minutes of work. It's anyone's guess how long Russell will be out. However, Dennis Schroder, who had 13 points, six boards, one steal, and one block versus the Warriors, should fill the void until Russell returns.

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) isn't expected to play on Sunday against Dallas. Russell tweaked his right ankle on Thursday in the win over the Golden State Warriors, ending his night after only eight minutes of action. As a result, Dennis Schroder benefited from Russell's departure, amassing 13 points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block. That said, Schroder will be an ideal fantasy option if Russell doesn't suit up, even though LeBron James (foot) and Anthony Davis (foot) are both anticipated to be on the floor while likely leading the way offensively.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell and power forward Jarred Vanderbilt thrived in their debuts against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Dennis Schroder led the team with 26 points, and the Lakers secured the win despite the absence of LeBron James (ankle). Russell looked good as he was placed right into the starting lineup, like old times, dropping 15 points, six assists and five rebounds while shooting 6-for-12 in 35 minutes. Vanderbilt's energy off the bench was a key factor, too, as he efficiently logged 12 points, eight rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 5-for-7 in just 17 minutes. Vanderbilt should be considered a viable streaming option, especially if his minutes increase. Malik Beasley had a rough shooting night, going 0-for-6 from deep, but expect him to bounce back, being the solid shooter that he is. It was a good sign for the Lakers to see the team play well as an entirety and secure the dub despite the quiet performance of ... [More]

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers acquired guard D'Angelo Russell, along with Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt, on Wednesday night as part of a three-team deal. Utah will receive former MVP, Russell Westbrook, while Minnesota will get Mike Conley. Russell, who was drafted by the Lakers using the No. 2 overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft, will now join LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The 26-year-old has averaged 17.9 points, 6.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and shot a career-high 39.1% from deep in 54 games this season. Although Russell has to contend with Davis and James for scoring chances, a change in scenery may be beneficial for fantasy managers.

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell had a second consecutive outing with 29 points and added 10 rebounds and six assists in Friday's 127-120 loss to Orlando. He also picked up two steals and one block on the defensive end, shooting 9-for-20 from the floor with a 6-for-16 effort from outside. It was a very productive 38 minutes from Russell, although fantasy managers could've definitely done without his six turnovers. Russell also recently had a 25-point outing, so he's currently in the midst of his best offensive spurt of the season. The former All-Star is nicely set up to continue it on Sunday against the Nuggets, who have allowed the second-most points per 48 minutes to point guards this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell took advantage of a favorable matchup and matched his season high with 30 points Monday against Houston. He was on fire from deep with a 6-for-12 effort and shot 11-for-23 from the field, although it wasn't good enough to save Minnesota from being the first team the Rockets have beaten in nearly a month. Russell completed his line with three rebounds, seven assists, two steals and four turnovers. The 25-year-old has hit some offensive form lately, averaging 26.0 points per game across the last three matchups. He's a steady source for assists as well and could pile up plenty of dimes in the next matchup against a New Orleans team that is giving up the third-most assists in the league to points guards.