Translation: Suddenly, it seems not so sudden. The Lakers and the Nets have completed a major 5-for-2 trade, exchanging Russell, Lewis, and three second-round picks (27th, 30th, and 31st) for Smith and Milton. This marks the second time Russell has been traded from the Lakers to Brooklyn. The first time was in 2017, where he played for the Nets during the 2017-2019 seasons and was even selected for the All-Star team in 2019. Coincidentally, this season's Nets are in a similar situation to 2017, both in a stage of rebuilding. Russell's return may rejuvenate his career for the nth time, while also padding his stats as he enters a contract year. However, there were rumors that the Nets might buy out Russell's contract, but journalist Scotto responded that this was not the case. After completing this trade, the Lakers saved $15 million in luxury tax, making their salary cap more flexible. Of course, new addition Smith is no mere add-on; he is a capable player, aged 31 and standing at 2.01 meters tall. He averages 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this season, with a 43.5% shooting rate for an average of 2.4 three-pointers. Shams refers to him as an all-around 3D player. To put it this way, the Grizzlies, currently second in the West, were also very interested in Smith. They offered the Nets a strictly protected first-round pick, along with Konchar and Kennard, but ultimately, as mentioned above, the Lakers' offer was more appealing to the Nets. It's easy to see how sought-after Smith is,…