Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard D'Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton.
The Los Angeles Lakers are right in the middle of that mess at 20-16, and with the standings being so tight at the moment, one hot or cold streak could drastically swing their fortunes. Everyone is jockeying for positioning with just over a month until the All-Star break,
With the trade deadline fast approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to improve their team. And it appears Rui Hachimura is not as untouchable as once thought.
The Lakers apparently caused some hard feelings to form between the Nets and another team in the Western Conference.
The Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers agreed on a massive trade to send wing defender Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to Los Angeles. In exchange, the Nets land guard D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks.
Earlier this week, the Lakers outmaneuvered the Grizzlies to land Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from Brooklyn, sending D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Nets.
L.A. sends Maxwell Lewis and 3 future second-round picks to Brooklyn as part of the deal for Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.
Per the Times, Dewayne Morris Jr. was sentenced to 12 years in prison, and his father, Dewayne Morris Sr., received a seven-year sentence. The newspaper said the duo were found guilty of conspiracy and three counts of bank fraud by a jury back in February.
The Lakers could have a very strong defensive presence on the wings with Max Christie and Dorian Finney-Smith.
The Brooklyn Nets have been making some notable roster moves as of late. While they have clearly taken on the role of becoming sellers ahead of next month’s tra