What does trading D’Angelo Russell mean for the Lakers?

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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