Russell’s absence has meant more playmaking opportunities for point forward Trendon Watford, who averaged 14.4 points, 2.8 ...

Mavericks: OUT: Dante Exum (hand), Daniel Gafford (knee), Kyrie Irving (knee), Dereck Lively II (ankle), Caleb Martin (hip), ...

Russell (ankle) will not play Monday against the Mavericks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports. Russell will miss his second consecutive contest due to right ankle soreness as the Nets continue ...

So, regarding whether D'Angelo Russell is playing tonight vs. the Mavericks, the Nets have little incentive to push the point guard through an injury as they continue to battle for fifth place in the ...