PHILADELPHIA — D’Angelo Russell’s importance as the Nets’ leader and so-called alpha is clearest when they struggle without him. And Brooklyn will be without him for Saturday’s game in
Killian Hayes’ 10-day contract with the Nets, which was originally agreed to on Feb. 20, expired after the team’s 115-94 loss to the Detroit Pistons last Saturday.
D'Angelo Russell was one of the casualties this season as the Los Angeles Lakers began to retool their roster before the trade deadline.
The Brooklyn Nets were looking to end a four-game skid Tuesday night in San Antonio, but were thoroughly outmatched in the second half, falling to the Spurs 127-113 at Frost Bank Center. After winning six of seven games entering the All-Star break,