Now, five years later, Russell finds himself back where he once flourished. On December 29, 2024, the Nets reacquired the 28-year-old, along with Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks, in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.

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.

Ahead of his return to the Crypto.com arena, Nets guard D'Angelo Russell reflected on his previous stints with the Lakers. D'Lo expressed appreciation for his time there but also explained how he was ready to move on from the organization.

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching. Here's everything to know about this key date on the league calendar.

According to NBA reporter Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas is a known favorite in important pockets of the Los Angeles Lakers locker room.

As the Feb. 6 trade deadline looms, the LA Lakers are one of the closely monitored teams yet to make a substantial trade.

The Lakers' players would love to see a trade that bolsters the roster, but they acknowledge that most moves are complex and expensive.

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 6 and the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. Another star who has emerged in trade talks is Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox.

The Feb. 6 trade deadline is fast approaching. Here's what you need to know about all 30 teams, including deals for each that would shake up the league.

For that reason, one of the players who has come up in Lakers rumors is Lonzo Ball. Ball is a former Laker who was a top draft pick. Ball has finally returned to basketball this season after missing a few years due to chronic knee injuries. While he isn't the player he once was, he is still a pretty decent guy to bring off the bench.

The NBA's February 6 trade deadline is now less than two weeks away. Notable transactions have already been made, by multiple playoff hopefuls. The Los Angeles

Don't expect the Los Angeles Lakers to make a major splash ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. "There's always a chance the Lakers are doing a