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Russell apologizes for taking video of Lakers teammate Young

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FILE - In this March 4, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers\' D\'Angelo Russell makes his way down the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, in Los Angeles. Lakers coach Byron Scott is "disappointed" that an unflattering video of Nick Young apparently taken by rookie teammate D\'Angelo Russell became public. Scott declined to address any details about another embarrassment for the Western Conference\'s worst team after their shootaround for Wednesday\'s, March 30, 2016, game against Miami. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – D’Angelo Russell says he must rebuild the Los Angeles Lakers’ trust in him after taking an unflattering video of teammate Nick Young.

Russell apologized profusely for the video Wednesday night before the Lakers hosted the Miami Heat.

The rookie point guard says he has no idea how the video became public. He intended it to be a joke between two easygoing teammates.

In Russell’s video, he asked Young about being with women other than his fiancée, rapper Iggy Azalea. The video began circulating online in the past week.

Young also spoke briefly before the game. He says the dispute should be settled within the locker room, but didn’t say he has forgiven Russell.

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