D'Angelo Russell Injury: Updates on Lakers Guard's Knee and Return

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell was dealing with a sore left knee that required a platelet-rich plasma injection. He had been out of action since Nov. 20, but he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Russell to Play vs. Knicks

Sunday, Dec. 11

The Lakers announced Russell will play against New York but will be under a minutes restriction.

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Latest on Russell's Practice Status

Saturday, Dec. 10

Lakers head coach Luke Walton told reporters Russell practiced Saturday.

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Latest on Russell's Rehab

Wednesday, Dec. 7

Mike Trudell of the team's official website reported Russell met with team doctors Tuesday and was cleared for a return to on-court basketball activities.

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Latest on Russell's Timeline to Return

Wednesday, Nov. 23

Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet reported Russell will be out for two to three weeks after receiving a PRP injection.

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Russell Expected to Make Leap Under Walton

Under a new head coach and with the retirement of Kobe Bryant, Russell has given the NBA and Lakers fans a better idea of how good he can be.

In 13 contests, he's averaging 16.1 points and 4.8 assists per game.

Russell has provided a solid offensive presence at the point, exhibiting an aggressive brand of basketball in which he's improved his driving, cutting and shooting from deep.

Stats courtesy of Basketball-Reference.com.