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Lichtenstein: With Dinwiddie In A Funk, Nets Desperately Need Russell Back

D’Angelo Russell can’t return to the lineup soon enough. The Nets guard hasn’t played since injuring his knee in Utah on Nov. 11.

He’s expected back soon. But how soon is soon?

Well, for those who follow this team (or watch “Curb Your Enthusiasm”), “soon” can be open to varying interpretations.

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The Nets D’Angelo Russell handles the ball against the Orlando Magic on Oct. 24, 2017, at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Brooklyn coach Kenny Atkinson wouldn’t define it during his news conference prior to the Nets’ 100-95 home loss to San Antonio on Wednesday night.