On December 30th, Beijing time, the 2024-2025 season is in progress. Among them, Udoka stated that Tari Eason is very close to playing in the game. We want to ensure that his pain completely disappears. White revealed that it may be the most difficult moment since I joined the Celtics, which will make us more united. Just now, 12 hours after the Los Angeles Lakers completed their first trade, Finney Smith and Milton arrived quickly, and D'Angelo Russell reunited with Ben Simmons. It must be said that the fate of this world is so special.
According to insider Shams, the Los Angeles Lakers, who have just swept the Sacramento Kings and risen to fifth in the West, are not satisfied with the status quo. The team management has chosen to reach the first trade with the Brooklyn Nets, sending away D'Angelo Russell, three second-round draft picks, and Lewis to acquire the joining of two new recruits, Finney Smith and Milton. It should be emphasized that after 12 hours of completing this five-for-two trade, Finney Smith and Milton flew overnight to Los Angeles at high speed, heading to the Staples Center to meet with two superstars, LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
It is worth mentioning that in the 2024-2025 season, while playing for the Brooklyn Nets, Finney Smith played 20 games, averaging 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.9 steals. Although his data is not as good as Cameron Johnson's, his defense can make stars like Durant, George, and Leonard uncomfortable. A good three-pointer can create space for his teammates. On the other hand, Milton played 27 games, averaging 7.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. His task is to lead the second lineup to score, replace D'Angelo Russell's vacancy, and share the pressure with Reeves.
It should be known that after being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers again and sent to the familiar old place, the Brooklyn Nets, D'Angelo Russell reunited with Ben Simmons. Both graduated from Montverde Academy in high school and were teammates. It must be said that fate is too wonderful. One averages 6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists, while the other averages 12.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.7 assists. Both of their contracts expire this season. The former's defense is not good, and the latter has no three-pointers and an ineffective offensive end. From the number one pick and LeBron James' successor to a drifter, it only takes action to prove that it takes three years to completely decline.
Now that the Los Angeles Lakers have completed their first trade, 12 hours later, the new recruits Finney Smith and Milton arrived at Staples at high speed and will meet with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They are very much looking forward to their joining, which can bring different sparks to head coach Redick's tactical system. It should be noted that D'Angelo Russell was sent to the Brooklyn Nets again. This time, his teammate is Simmons. The two were teammates during their college days. Reuniting again will surely give the boss, Cai Hongxin, a pleasant surprise.