Russell has appeared in six of the Nets' 11 games after joining the team in a Dec. 29 trade from the Los Angeles Lakers. The 28-year-old has averaged 13.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.7 steals per game on 41.7 percent shooting from the field and 36.7 percent from three.

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.

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Almost every team gets involved with NBA trade deadline deals in the modern era. So, what trades should each team make?

Utah Jazz star center Walker Kessler remains the Los Angeles Lakers' No. 1 target ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, despite the

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis has played 96% of his minutes at center this season, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell has expressed his appreciation for the team's playing style, emphasizing the freedom it affords him on the court. Reflecting on his experience, Russell stated, "Dude, I'll never take being able to play free basketball like this for granted, again."

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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.

It’s not just the culture that’s taken a hit with all the Jimmy Butler drama. The Heat have been paying the price on the court, too. “If the season ended Thursday, the Heat would have to win twice in the play-in just to reach the playoffs as the No.

Trendon Watford is nearing a return from an extended absence due hamstring injury amid a league-worst stretch for the Nets' offense.

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head towards the Eastern Conference for the continuation of this season series. The Miami Heat (21-22) will visit the Brooklyn Nets (14-31) as the home team looks to even the season series at 1-1.