Russell said Friday that he will exercise his $18.69 million player option for 2024-25 to remain with the Lakers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. Though Russell disappointed in the Lakers' five-game first-round playoff series loss to the Nuggets, he delivered a strong 2023-24 season overall, fueled by a strong close to the campaign once he moved back into a starting role in mid-January. In 76 appearances for the Lakers, Russell averaged 18.0 points on 45.6 percent shooting from the field, 6.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 3.0 three-pointers and 0.9 steals in 32.7 minutes. Though Russell once again projects to slot in as the Lakers' starting point guard under first-year head coach J.J. Redick, the 28-year-old's expiring contract could make him vulnerable to a trade if Los Angeles seeks an upgrade at the position as the 2024-25 season unfolds.
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D’Angelo Russell Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL17.83.45.80.31.1Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 76 69 32.7 18.0 3.1 6.3 0.5 0.9 2.1 10 0 3.0 7.2 41.5% 3.5 7.0 49.7% 6.5 14.2 45.6% 2.1 2.5 82.8% 0.4 2.7 2.1 3.1 +184 58.8% 2022-23 71 71 32.5 17.8 3.0 6.2 0.4 1.0 2.6 9 0 2.7 6.9 39.6% 3.5 6.5 54.8% 6.3 13.4 46.9% 2.5 3.0 82.9% 0.5 2.5 2.0 2.3 +85 60.5% 2021-22 65 65 32.0 18.1 3.3 7.1 0.3 1.0 2.5 12 0 2.7 8.0 34.0% 3.5 7.0 49.2% 6.2 15.0 41.1% 3.0 3.7 82.5% 0.4 2.9 2.0 2.8 +211 54.4% 2020-21 42 26 28.5 19.0 2.6 5.8 0.4 1.1 2.7 6 0 2.9 7.4 38.7% 3.8 8.1 47.1% 6.7 15.5 43.1% 2.7 3.5 76.5% 0.4 2.3 1.6 2.2 -195 55.5% 2019-20 45 45 32.3 23.1 3.9 6.3 0.3 1.1 3.3 3 0 3.5 9.6 36.7% 4.5 9.2 48.7% 8.0 18.8 42.6% 3.6 4.4 80.9% 0.4 3.6 1.9 1.9 -252 55.6% 2018-19 81 81 30.2 21.1 3.9 7.0 0.2 1.2 3.1 14 0 2.9 7.8 36.9% 5.2 10.9 48.2% 8.1 18.7 43.4% 2.0 2.5 78.0% 0.7 3.2 1.7 2.2 +22 53.3% 2017-18 48 35 25.7 15.5 3.9 5.2 0.4 0.8 3.1 5 1 1.9 5.8 32.4% 3.9 8.2 47.7% 5.8 14.0 41.4% 2.0 2.7 74.0% 0.6 3.3 1.9 1.7 -182 50.9% 2016-17 63 60 30.3 15.6 3.5 4.8 0.3 1.4 2.8 0 0 2.1 6.1 35.2% 3.4 7.7 44.7% 5.6 13.8 40.5% 2.3 3.0 78.2% 0.5 3.0 2.1 1.7 +0 51.8% 2015-16 80 48 28.2 13.2 3.4 3.3 0.2 1.2 2.5 0 0 1.6 4.6 35.1% 3.3 7.3 44.7% 4.9 12.0 41.0% 1.8 2.4 73.7% 0.6 2.8 1.8 1.4 +0 50.7% Career 57150030.417.83.45.80.31.12.75912.66.936.9%3.88.048.2%6.414.943.0%2.43.079.2%0.52.91.92.1-12754.7% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL14.22.94.80.21.0Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 5 5 37.0 14.2 2.8 4.2 0.2 0.8 1.8 0 0 2.8 8.8 31.8% 2.8 5.8 48.3% 5.6 14.6 38.4% 0.2 0.4 50.0% 0.2 2.6 1.2 2.3 +22 48.1% 2022-23 16 15 29.6 13.3 2.9 4.6 0.3 0.7 1.8 1 0 1.7 5.4 31.0% 3.5 6.8 51.9% 5.2 12.2 42.6% 1.3 1.6 76.9% 0.6 2.3 2.0 2.6 +8 51.6% 2021-22 6 6 32.7 12.0 2.5 6.7 0.0 1.5 2.8 0 0 2.0 5.2 38.7% 2.0 6.8 29.3% 4.0 12.0 33.3% 2.0 2.7 75.0% 0.0 2.5 2.8 2.4 -4 45.5% 2018-19 5 5 29.6 19.4 3.6 3.6 0.2 1.4 2.8 0 0 2.4 7.4 32.4% 5.0 13.2 37.9% 7.4 20.6 35.9% 2.2 2.6 84.6% 0.4 3.2 2.4 1.3 -89 44.6% Career 323131.314.22.94.80.21.02.2102.06.232.7%3.37.643.9%5.413.838.8%1.41.877.2%0.42.52.12.2-6348.4%
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D’Angelo Russell
Season Stats
Previous Game (@ NOP 4/14)
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2023-24 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF7632.718.03.16.32.12.12023-24 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB3.12.70.42023-24 Defensive
BLKSTL0.50.92023-24 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%45.6%49.7%41.5%82.8%58.8%2023-24 Advanced
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2023-24 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF537.014.22.84.21.81.22023-24 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB2.82.60.22023-24 Defensive
BLKSTL0.20.82023-24 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%38.4%48.3%31.8%50.0%48.1%2023-24 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+222.300
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D’Angelo Russell
Game Log
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DateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/19L 123-10021836123400.0%4375.0%8337.5%22100.0%032.0+511345.0%10/15L 108-97191101101100.0%7457.1%8450.0%4375.0%001.0-22856.4%10/13L 129-1252512461244250.0%4375.0%8562.5%000.0%041.5+1411875.0%10/11W 109-1012021381135240.0%7685.7%12866.7%5360.0%212.7+1022973.9%10/9W 129-1261614160205480.0%3133.3%8562.5%000.0%010.0+1021887.5%10/7L 125-1081515151113266.7%7457.1%10660.0%11100.0%015.0+821871.8%
Preseason Totals 19.913.52.05.30.81.32.03.71.745.5%5.33.565.6%9.05.257.4%2.01.575.0%0.31.72.7+451.719.068.3% -
DateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%4/14W 124-10837191411010550.0%3133.3%13646.2%22100.0%010.0+2621968.4%4/12W 123-120344310112500.0%4250.0%9222.2%000.0%035.0+13822.2%4/9L 134-1203714270007228.6%4125.0%11327.3%66100.0%020.0-1121451.3%4/7L 127-11738157110117114.3%12433.3%19526.3%44100.0%0711.0-302136.1%4/6W 116-9731285211612650.0%55100.0%171164.7%000.0%050.3+2122382.4%4/3W 125-12037183202210440.0%6350.0%16743.8%000.0%031.0+801456.3%4/2W 128-11132252700414750.0%3266.7%17952.9%000.0%021.8+2312473.5%3/31W 116-10431186604411436.4%22100.0%13646.2%4250.0%061.5+532061.0%3/29L 109-9035635110600.0%8337.5%14321.4%000.0%030.0-173021.4%3/27W 136-1242923240149555.6%7228.6%16743.8%44100.0%111.0+151464.8%3/26W 128-124502971212412541.7%10220.0%22731.8%1010100.0%163.0+1003654.9%3/22W 101-9437145301510440.0%300.0%13430.8%22100.0%050.6+92850.4%3/18W 136-105302741001110660.0%4250.0%14857.1%55100.0%0410.0+2713683.3%3/16L 128-121402331301010330.0%11654.5%21942.9%22100.0%120.0-1422852.6%3/13L 120-107336261124125.0%5120.0%9222.2%2150.0%113.0-41730.4%3/10W 120-1093313360025240.0%7342.9%12541.7%2150.0%123.0+2111250.5%3/8W 123-12238446910212975.0%13861.5%251768.0%11100.0%244.5+154886.5%3/6L 130-1203510130136233.3%4125.0%10330.0%22100.0%011.0-101746.0%3/4W 116-10433266314311545.5%6466.7%17952.9%5360.0%151.0+432867.7%3/2L 124-1143017330007228.6%6466.7%13646.2%33100.0%030.0+211659.4%2/29W 134-13143226511311436.4%10550.0%21942.9%000.0%061.7+441652.4%2/28W 116-1123418260036350.0%4375.0%10660.0%4375.0%022.0+802076.5%2/25L 123-1133620371128450.0%6466.7%14857.1%100.0%033.5-522269.3%2/23W 123-1183422360117342.9%11545.5%18844.4%33100.0%036.0-312056.9%2/22L 128-1103318590239333.3%6350.0%15640.0%4375.0%053.0-1232153.7%2/14W 138-1223311917012100.0%7457.1%8450.0%33100.0%188.5+943159.0%2/13W 125-1113121231039444.4%9444.4%18844.4%2150.0%111.0+721455.6%2/9W 139-12239302501013646.2%6350.0%19947.4%66100.0%020.0+1342569.3%2/5W 124-11839284601312541.7%9555.6%211047.6%33100.0%042.0-222562.7%2/3W 113-1052616141007228.6%7342.9%14535.7%44100.0%010.0-641150.8%2/1W 114-10539168140218450.0%1218.3%20525.0%4250.0%2614.0+412236.8%1/30L 138-122279150025120.0%6233.3%11327.3%22100.0%012.5-112637.9%1/29L 135-11941231501112325.0%7571.4%19842.1%5480.0%015.0-1902054.2%1/27W 145-1444828351248562.5%11327.3%19842.1%77100.0%121.3+1242463.4%1/25W 141-13237290411213861.5%5240.0%181055.6%2150.0%002.0+732176.8%1/23L 127-116392751010510440.0%11545.5%21942.9%6583.3%232.0-732657.1%1/21W 134-11033341820011654.5%10880.0%211466.7%000.0%100.0+2923881.0%1/19L 130-1123420170125360.0%9444.4%14750.0%33100.0%013.5-1641665.3%1/17W 127-1103529430017571.4%13646.2%201155.0%22100.0%133.0+1602969.4%1/15W 112-1053514261257228.6%5360.0%12541.7%22100.0%111.2+321454.3%1/13L 132-12540393821311654.5%15960.0%261557.7%33100.0%032.7-234071.4%1/11L 127-1092719160237342.9%7457.1%14750.0%4250.0%012.0+221660.3%1/9W 132-1311611150026233.3%22100.0%8450.0%2150.0%102.5+711161.9%1/7W 106-1033013061139333.3%5240.0%14535.7%000.0%002.0+52746.4%12/30L 108-10620513001100.0%3133.3%4125.0%4375.0%013.0-191643.4%12/28W 133-1122916390017457.1%3133.3%10550.0%22100.0%039.0+1832073.5%12/25L 126-11517816012100.0%5480.0%6466.7%000.0%013.0-311266.7%12/23W 129-1201715130016350.0%3266.7%9555.6%3266.7%013.0+011372.7%12/21L 118-1113817483246233.3%13538.5%19736.8%11100.0%042.0-411743.7%12/20L 124-10827212001400.0%2150.0%6116.7%000.0%012.0+32416.7%12/18L 114-109279340106350.0%400.0%10330.0%000.0%030.0-41945.0%12/13W 122-1193212310033400.0%9666.7%13646.2%100.0%033.3-641444.6%12/12L 127-125257270024125.0%5240.0%9333.3%000.0%023.5-64438.9%12/7W 133-892114310145240.0%5480.0%10660.0%000.0%030.3+231970.0%12/5W 106-103248150006233.3%5120.0%11327.3%000.0%100.0-72436.4%12/2W 107-97269270505120.0%5360.0%10440.0%000.0%020.0+821545.0%11/30L 133-11032163100125240.0%8450.0%13646.2%22100.0%125.0-431957.6%11/29W 133-1073435492137571.4%10880.0%171376.5%5480.0%043.0+3105091.1%11/27L 138-942412270002150.0%8450.0%10550.0%2150.0%020.0-801555.1%11/25W 121-1153110550246233.3%6233.3%12433.3%000.0%051.3+33541.7%11/22L 104-1012415351014250.0%7342.9%11545.5%33100.0%035.0+111960.9%11/21W 131-992620381004375.0%5480.0%9777.8%5360.0%030.0+3023089.3%11/19W 105-104244520335120.0%300.0%8112.5%2150.0%050.7-71322.5%11/17W 107-952814360047457.1%3133.3%10550.0%100.0%121.5+211367.0%11/15L 125-1103428551026466.7%14857.1%201260.0%000.0%322.5-1332870.0%11/14W 134-1072624350008675.0%4250.0%12866.7%3266.7%030.0+2502790.1%11/12W 116-1103111511011300.0%11545.5%14535.7%2150.0%1411.0+421737.0%11/10W 122-119281939101300.0%9666.7%12650.0%9777.8%039.0+142459.5%11/8L 128-942722243017457.1%11545.5%18950.0%000.0%024.0-1812261.1%11/6L 108-1072813461033133.3%7571.4%10660.0%000.0%042.0-421465.0%11/4L 120-10134114400110110.0%7342.9%17423.5%22100.0%224.0-172330.8%11/1W 130-1253627260037342.9%12758.3%191052.6%44100.0%022.0+322365.0%10/30W 106-1033628281136350.0%8787.5%141071.4%55100.0%022.7+743386.4%10/29L 132-1274017390005120.0%8450.0%13538.5%7685.7%030.0-742552.9%10/26W 100-953314451237114.3%9555.6%16637.5%11100.0%041.7+821142.6%10/24L 119-1073611470135240.0%7228.6%12433.3%2150.0%042.3+13842.7%
Regular Season Totals 32.718.03.16.30.50.92.17.23.041.5%7.03.549.7%14.26.545.6%2.52.182.8%0.42.73.1+1842.120.958.8% -
DateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%4/29L 108-10639141600210220.0%5480.0%15640.0%000.0%013.0+701046.7%4/27W 119-1084021440118450.0%7457.1%15853.3%2150.0%134.0+1522166.1%4/25L 112-10524032111600.0%100.0%700.0%000.0%032.0-6010.0%4/22L 101-9938233600411763.6%5120.0%16850.0%000.0%031.5+412171.9%4/20L 114-1034113330219111.1%11545.5%20630.0%000.0%033.0+23332.5%
Postseason Totals 36.914.22.84.20.20.81.88.82.831.8%5.82.848.3%14.65.638.4%0.40.250.0%0.22.62.3+221.212.248.1%
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D’Angelo Russell Player Profile
Career History
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D’Angelo Russell Latest News
Staying in L.A.
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Russell said Friday that he will exercise his $18.69 million player option for 2024-25 to remain with the Lakers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. Though Russell disappointed in the Lakers' five-game first-round playoff series loss to the Nuggets, he delivered a strong 2023-24 season overall, fueled by a strong close to the campaign once he moved back into a starting role in mid-January. In 76 appearances for the Lakers, Russell averaged 18.0 points on 45.6 percent shooting from the field, 6.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 3.0 three-pointers and 0.9 steals in 32.7 minutes. Though Russell once again projects to slot in as the Lakers' starting point guard under first-year head coach J.J. Redick, the 28-year-old's expiring contract could make him vulnerable to a trade if Los Angeles seeks an upgrade at the position as the 2024-25 season unfolds.
Another poor shooting performance
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Russell closed Monday's 108-106 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 14 points (6-15 FG, 2-10 3Pt), one rebound and six assists in 39 minutes. Russell finished the opening-round series shooting 38.4 percent from the field and 31.8 percent from deep. He had a pair of standout performances, but his overall production was too inconsistent. It was a disappointing end to what was a solid season for the veteran point guard. Russell appeared in 76 games (69 starts) and averaged 18.0 points on 45.6/41.5/82.8 shooting splits during the regular season.
Bounces back in Game 4 win
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Russell ended Saturday's 119-108 win over the Nuggets in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 21 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 41 minutes. Russell faced tons of scrutiny following a woeful effort in a Game 3 loss during which he finished scoreless (0-7 FG, 0-6 3Pt), but he bounced back admirably and reached the 20-point mark for the second time in this series. Russell will need to carry his hot hand into Game 5 if the Lakers want to avoid elimination Monday.
Shows improvement in Game 2
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Russell logged 23 points (8-16 FG, 7-11 3Pt), three rebounds and six assists across 39 minutes during Monday's 101-99 loss to the Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Russell delivered a much-improved effort compared to Game 1 when he notched 13 points while shooting poorly from the field (6-20 FG, 1-9 3Pt). However, his strong contributions were not enough Monday, as the Lakers wasted a 20-point lead and lost the game on a buzzer-beater from Jamal Murray. Nonetheless, the uptick in efficiency is nice to see from Russell, who should have a pivotal role on offense in Thursday's decisive Game 3.
Poor shooting display in Game 1
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Russell amassed 13 points (6-20 FG, 1-9 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 41 minutes during Saturday's 114-103 loss to Denver in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. The Lakers needed Russell to be at his best as a scoring threat, so his 6-for-20 outing from the field wasn't a pleasant sight for a Lakers team that cooled off as the game progressed. Russell ended with more field goal attempts than points scored, and he needs to bounce back ahead of Game 2 on Monday.
Lands five triples in win
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Russell finished Tuesday's 110-106 Play-In Game victory over the Pelicans with 21 points (7-14 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes. Russell was hot early, connecting on three of his five triples in the opening quarter. Although he did cool off, he was able to connect on a crucial three-pointer late in the piece, giving the Lakers a four-point lead with only seconds remaining. The Lakers will need Russell to stay hot should they hope to advance past the defending champion Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs.
Struggles to find shot Friday
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Russell totaled four points (2-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt), three rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 123-120 win over Memphis. Russell's scoring output was tied for his second-lowest this season, and he failed to knock down a shot from three-point range for just the second time over his past 24 games. Since putting up 28 points on 11-for-17 shooting against Cleveland on April 6, the point guard has averaged just 11.0 points on 25.6 percent shooting over his subsequent three contests. On a positive note, Russell has dished double-digit assists in two of those games.
Leads Lakers in scoring
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Russell posted 28 points (11-17 FG, 6-12 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 116-97 victory over the Cavaliers. Anthony Davis and LeBron James posted impressive performances in their own right, yet Russell carried the Lakers on offense by posting a team-high scoring tally. The Lakers will still go as far as the James and Davis duo can take them, but having Russell as a reliable scoring option should provide a big boost on offense too. Russell has scored 23 or more points in four of his last seven contests.
Drains seven threes in rout
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Russell finished Tuesday's 128-111 victory over the Raptors with 25 points (9-17 FG, 7-14 3Pt), two rebounds and seven assists across 33 minutes. Aside from a rough performance last Friday in Indiana, Russell has been on fire from long range of late. The veteran guard has hit for at least three made three-pointers in seven of the last eight games and has averaged 20.6 points, 7.5 assists, 4.3 threes, 4.0 boards and 1.4 steals over that stretch while shooting 41.5 percent (34-for-82) from beyond the arc.