After much criticism from the fanbase and being traded to the Brooklyn Nets, former Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell has given his genuine thoughts on

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According to former NBA champion Jeff Teague, there’s no question about it—Russell is finally “free” from the shadow of LeBron James. Teague didn’t hold back when discussing the trade on the Club 520 Podcast.

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.

Smith's status is in doubt for the Lakers' first meeting with the Nets since acquiring him in a Dec. 29 trade.

Ahead of his first game against his former team since getting traded last month, Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell commented Friday on how his second

As he gets set to play his former team, D'Angelo Russell said he is looking forward to moving on from his second Los Angeles Lakers stint.

The LA Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith from the Brooklyn Nets as part of the D'Angelo Russell trade in late December.

D'Angelo Russell is looking forward to "moving on" as he faces the Los Angeles Lakers with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves commended Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell for helping him grow as a player.

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 Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to adding this guard to help their defense and give them some added playmaking on offense.