The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets made an early trade, with D’Angelo Russell going to the Nets in exchange for Maxwell Lewis, three second-round picks, and Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton going to the Lakers. Both teams achieved their goals, with the Lakers adding a two-way player in Finney-Smith to bolster their roster for a playoff push, while the Nets acquired an expiring contract and draft picks to aid in their rebuilding efforts. Overall, both teams received a solid B+ grade for the trade, with the Nets potentially benefiting from Russell’s presence as a “tank commander” to secure a higher draft pick in the future.
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