The Los Angeles Lakers have had more than their fair share of injuries this season, with recurring knee problems for second-year guard D’Angelo Russell being a major factor. Russell received Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment recently in order to speed the healing process, but he sat out against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night in order to rest.
Unfortunately, that rest period will extend to Tuesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, according to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times:
Lakers injury report lists D'Angelo Russell as out for Tuesday's game due to "rest.