D’Angelo Russell Out for Lakers with Sprained Thumb
D’Angelo Russell, the point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, is out due to a sprained left thumb. This injury means he will not take the court for the Lakers. The injury was first noted on December 24, 2024, and his status has since been confirmed as out.
What It Means
This news impacts both D’Angelo Russell and the Los Angeles Lakers. Russell has been averaging 12.5 points per game this season. His absence could affect the team’s performance, especially in terms of assists where he had notable streaks of five or more assists in two different games.
The Lakers will need to adjust their lineup without Russell. Austin Reaves and Gabe Vincent may see increased playing time. Reaves is currently ranked first among guards on the team with an average of 17 points per game. Vincent might also step up as he ranks third but plays fewer minutes than Russell.
