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.

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.

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

As the Brooklyn Nets continue to navigate their rebuilding phase, one of the most intriguing storylines has been the return of D’Angelo Russell.

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching. Here's everything to know about this key date on the league calendar.

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.

Russell produced six points (3-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 104-83 win over the Hornets.

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

NBA trade deadline is officially next week, meaning teams are running out of time to improve their rosters or chances at the No. 1 pick in a

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.