Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Fined $25,000 For Abusing Game Official After Series Loss To Nuggets

The NBA fined Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell $25,000 on Saturday for verbally abusing a game official. His actions occurred on the court after the Lakers’ season-ending Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, the league said.
It’s unclear what exactly Russell was upset about following the conclusion of Game 5, but with the Lakers’ season coming to a disappointing end, it’s understandable why he was upset and frustrated at the time. Lashing out