Live broadcast, March 2-4:30 am, the Lakers will face the Timberwolves at home.
According to Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin, Russell will be absent from this game due to a sprained right ankle, which is also his fourth consecutive absence.
When asked if it would be a potential return date for the Warrior next Monday, Russell said: “We will look at it after Saturday (the game).”
After being traded to the Lakers, Russell made four appearances and scored 13.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5 assists in 24.8 minutes.