Russell is in the Nets' starting lineup against the Heat on Saturday, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports. Russell did not play against the Suns on Wednesday due to personal reasons, but he will return Saturday and enter the Nets' starting five.

After missing Wednesday's loss against the Suns for personal reasons, Russell will return to the floor Saturday to face Miami. The 28-year-old guard is averaging 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, shooting 41.2 percent from the floor and a career-low 34 percent from beyond the arc this season.

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Lakers guard Austin Reaves gave major credit to his former teammate D’Angelo Russell for helping him deal with the LA scrutiny.

Tyler Herro scored 25 points as the Miami Heat pulled away in the third quarter and withstood the Brooklyn Nets' late comeback to win 106-97 on Saturday night in New York.The Heat moved back to .50

Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo had 17 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 106-97 on Saturday night.

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 6 and the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. Another star who has emerged in trade talks is Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox.

Almost every team gets involved with NBA trade deadline deals in the modern era. So, what trades should each team make?

Ben Simmons will return to the Nets' lineup during a crucial draft positioning matchup on Wednesday in Charlotte.

There's no midweek lull for the NBA, as Wednesday features a compelling 11-game schedule headlined by a big game in Manhattan at 7:30 p.m.on ESPN.

In the one game even the most ardent Nets supporters might have wanted them to lose, Charlotte put up no resistance.