Lakers Trade D’Angelo Russell to Brooklyn Nets in Major Deal
The Lakers have traded D’Angelo Russell to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, shaking up the fantasy basketball landscape.
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Los Angeles: So, the Lakers just made a big move! They traded D’Angelo Russell, along with Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks, to the Brooklyn Nets. In return, they got Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Pretty wild, right?
This isn’t the first time Russell has been sent to Brooklyn, so there’s some history there. But with the Nets in rebuild mode, it’s unclear how much he’ll actually play. For the Lakers, this trade might not shake up their fantasy values too much, but it’s definitely something to keep an eye on.
Finney-Smith is a solid player, known for his defense and shooting. He’s been a hot name in trade talks, and now he’ll get to play alongside stars like LeBron and AD. He’s shooting well from three, so he should fit right in. But don’t expect a huge jump in his fantasy value; his role won’t change that much.
As for Shake Milton, he’s had some ups and downs with the Nets. He’s shown he can score, but he might miss out on some fantasy opportunities now that he’s with the Lakers. Still, if Gabe Vincent is out for a bit, Milton could step up and get some minutes.
On the flip side, the Nets are clearly looking to improve their draft position. Russell could be a key player for them, especially since they need someone to create plays. If he gets the minutes, his fantasy value could really take off.
Maxwell Lewis is also heading to Brooklyn, but he hasn’t made much of an impact yet. The Nets have some young talent that will likely take priority over him. Keep an eye on Noah Clowney, though; he’s been showing promise and could benefit from the changes.
Overall, this trade is shaking things up in the NBA, and it’ll be interesting to see how it all plays out for both teams!