D'Angelo Russell Lands in Memphis After a Rough Year in Washington
D'Angelo Russell heads into 2026-27 with the Grizzlies, wearing No. 5 as the team's veteran point guard. He is not on the injury report. Last season with Washington he played a reduced role, and his most recent stretch of games showed a guard fighting for minutes and consistency.
By the Hoops Nightly Desk · updated 44 d ago01The story of the nightNew Team, Familiar FaceD'Angelo Russell is entering his 11th NBA season, now with the Memphis Grizzlies and wearing No.
D'Angelo Russell is entering his 11th NBA season, now with the Memphis Grizzlies and wearing No. 5. He is listed at 6-3, 193 pounds, plays guard, and turned 30 this year. Russell came up through Ohio State before his long run in the league. Last season he suited up for Washington, and now he moves into a new locker room for 2026-27. At his size and with his experience, he projects as a ball-handler who can run an offense or play off another guard. Memphis fans will get their first look at him in a Grizzlies uniform once the season tips off.
02Last Season by the NumbersRussell's 2025-26 season with Washington was a limited one.
Russell's 2025-26 season with Washington was a limited one. He appeared in 26 games, averaging 19.0 minutes, 10.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.1 blocks and 1.9 turnovers per game. His shooting split was 40.5 percent from the field, 29.5 percent from three, and 71.7 percent from the foul line, with a true shooting mark of 51.1 percent. His usage rate sat at 26.1 percent, and his plus-minus for the year was -1.6. Those numbers point to a player who was still a focal point of possessions but did not shoot at a high efficiency clip.
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