NBA transfer alert!!! The Lakers have decided to part ways with D'Angelo Russell, and to do so they sent the leader back to the Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith!
The Lakers were ready to strike a big blow before the transfer deadline in less than a month and a half. We knew they were inclined to modify their workforce to meet certain needs, and it is in this sense that they decided to move. They did business with the Nets, who are also cited among the franchises with which there will be movement between now and February 6. Summary of this trade, announced by Shams Charania of ESPN, below.
- Nets receive : D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, 3 seconds tours de Draft (2027, 2030 et 2031).
- Lakers receive : Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
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D'Angelo Russell back in Brooklyn!! https://t.co/dzWwxkgX4u
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) https://twitter.com/TrashTalk_fr/status/1873417013093417453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
The Lakers kill two birds with one stone by parting with one D-Lo no longer really smells of holiness in LAwhose performances are not exceptional and whose salary is far too expensive, to bring in a seasoned defender and a solid shooter. A time announced very close to the Grizzlies, Dorian Finney-Smith finally leaves for the Lakers, or his profile is likely to do a lot of good, especially after April. Shake Milton can also help out in the second unit in the lead. It's up to JJ Redick to articulate all these beautiful people from now on. In any case, defense and shooting were needed, the Purple and Gold are now served!
On the Nets side, it's time to be nostalgic seeing D-Lo return to the franchise that saw him explode and become an All-Star. Even though his stats have dropped a lot, some veterans will be happy with this return to the left-handed's roots. With a Max Lewis project which could also be interesting to develop, Jordi Fernandez will also be able to focus on youth. No first pick obtained, but three draft rounds in the second round to use (or not). As for Dorian Finney-Smith, he wasn't going to last forever in Brooklyn anyway and his days at Biggie's were numbered. This trade could well become win-win in a few months.
Welcome back ! pic.twitter.com/pMqm4V4KJi
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) https://twitter.com/TrashTalk_fr/status/1873417256505635161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Text source: Shams Charania – ESPN
