How long has D’Angelo Russell been injured? Continue reading the article to know more about the Lakers guard’s ankle injury update, recovery, status return date and the most recent information of D’Angelo Russell
Russell picked up an injury during the All-Star game.
In their first game following All-Star Weekend, the Lakers easily defeated the Warriors, but things weren’t all roses. Recently acquired D’Angelo Russell sustained an ankle injury in the first quarter. He kept on playing, but it didn’t take long for him to be substituted and then declared out for the rest of the game.
What will Russell do next? Here is everything we currently know about his injuries and his potential return date.
D’Angelo Russell injury update, status and return date timeline news
What injury does D’Angelo Russell have?
On February 23, during the Lakers’ victory over the Warriors, Russell sprained his right ankle. While inbounding the ball, Russell stepped backwards onto Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo’s foot and instantly collapsed to the floor. He played the game for approximately a minute, then left and did not come back. In his eight minutes of action, Russell finished with two points, four rebounds, and three assists.
Russell was traded by Minnesota to Los Angeles before the trade deadline. Through four games, he has averaged 13.5 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.5 rebounds for the Lakers.
How much time will D’Angelo Russell miss?
Russell’s ankle X-rays came back negative, and according to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, he will remain day-to-day. The Lakers do not consider it to be a significant injury, TNT’s Chris Haynes further stated.
According to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, Russell described his ankle as “sore” after the game. It is the same as any other ankle injury. However, it will take some time. With proper medication and treatment, Russell will be back as soon as possible. On Friday, Russell underwent another evaluation. Russell will not suit up when the Los Angeles Lakers take on Dallas on Sunday, according to Lakers head coach Darvin Johnson.
Career statistics and highlights for D’Angelo Russell
- 7 points per game
- 7 assists per game
- 5 rebounds per game
- 1 steals per game
- 3 blocks per game
- 8 turnovers per game
- 8 minutes per game
- 4 % shooting
- 0 % 3-point shooting
- 9 % free throw shooting