Lakers' Deng not expected to be affected by Trump's executive order: The confusion and uncertainty following President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration extended into the sports world and in discussions about the Lakers this weekend. Although several outlets speculated that the order could prevent Lakers forward Luol Deng from traveling abroad, the order is not expected to affect him. Deng has dual citizenship with the United Kingdom and South Sudan. -- Los Angeles Times
Lakers' D'Angelo Russell nearing likely return vs. Denver: Even with the time away from basketball, D’Angelo Russell spent Sunday in his first practice in over a week showing his lack of limitations.