Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland (10) drives past Brooklyn Nets' D'Angelo Russell (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank

QUESTIONABLE: Alex Sarr (ankle) As the Brooklyn Nets play another post-All-Star break game, Cam Thomas and Noah C

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith two months ago in a deal that sent D'Angelo Russell back to the Brooklyn Nets for a second stint. The addition of Finney-Smith has significantly bettered the Lakers' depth at the wing position.

The Brooklyn Nets will be without their starting point guard for at least the next two games. D’Angelo Russell will remain sidelined through the weekend as he recovers from an ankle sprain. The veteran has missed the team’s last three games after injuring his ankle during Thursday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

D'Angelo Russell's ankle injury presents a major hurdle for the Nets as they fight for the Eastern Conference's final play-in spot.

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is considered day-to-day at this point, according to head coach Jordi Fernandez on Wednesday.

Friday night marked the end of February for the Brooklyn Nets, a month in which they managed to turn their season around, pitting themselves in a prime spot for

In this Brooklyn return, D’Angelo Russell is convinced the Nets can make an even more shocking postseason run than his last time here.