D’Angelo Russell Out One To Two Weeks

A right MCL sprain and right calf strain will sideline Lakers’ point guard D’Angelo Russell for one to two weeks, writes Baxter Holmes of ESPN.com.

The injuries were confirmed today when Russell underwent an MRI. Doctors will re-evaluate his condition in one week.

Russell was hurt Friday after stepping on Julius Randle‘s foot in a game against the Pacers. He walked to the bench under his own power and later called it “just a little pain.”

“I don’t think it’s as bad as I initially thought,” coach Luke Walton said. “I saw him go down and I was pretty worried for him, but he said he feels all right when I checked on him at halftime.”

Russell is averaging 14.3 points, 4.4 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 34 games.

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