NBA regular season games continued today, with the Brooklyn Nets visiting the Toronto Raptors. Prior to this, the Nets had completed a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, sending out Finney-Smith and Milton in exchange for Russell. This trade was actually driven by the Nets' interest in the Lakers' second-round draft picks, as well as acquiring Russell's expiring contract, with the intention of furthering their rebuilding efforts. For the remainder of this season, the Nets' goal has been to lose in an attractive manner, such as keeping the score close before collapsing in the final quarter, thus losing gracefully and aiming for a higher draft pick in the summer. Today against the Raptors, the Nets followed this strategy, staying competitive through the first three quarters before being overtaken in the fourth. Ultimately, the Nets lost to the Raptors 113-130, successfully accomplishing their task. Yesterday, in the game between the Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Finney-Smith and Milton made their debuts, and today Russell also made his return debut with the Nets, performing quite well. Throughout the game, Russell shot 9-for-13, scoring 22 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks, and 1 steal, showcasing a comprehensive and impressive performance. Among these, Russell was 2-for-6 from beyond the arc, but he achieved a perfect 7-for-7 on two-point shots, boasting a 100% shooting rate, which was very dominant. This marks the second time Russell has been traded from the Lakers to the Nets, but he isn't particularly saddened by it, as playing for the Nets allows him to pad his stats. Last time,…

In a recent major NBA trade, the Lakers sent away Russell and acquired Finney-Smith and Melton! This trade allowed the Lakers to obtain a top-tier defensive player but also left a vacuum at the point guard position, making the team's lineup shortcomings very apparent! The Lakers are very interested in the Kings' Fox! Due to the Kings' poor record this season, with only 14 wins and 19 losses, ranking 12th in the West and getting further away from the playoffs. Disappointed with the team's performance, the Kings' management decided to rebuild, starting with firing head coach Brown and then began selling off core players, with both Fox and Sabonis no longer untouchable! The Lakers are eager for Fox to join! The 27-year-old Fox averaged 26.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.6 steals per game this season, in excellent form and once scored 60 points in a single game! If Fox were to join the Lakers, it would greatly enhance the team's backcourt strength, and with James and Davis, the Lakers' lineup would be significantly upgraded, making them capable of contending for the championship again! For this trade, the Lakers have also shown great sincerity; currently, the Lakers' offer is Reeves, Hachimura, Vincent, and two first-round draft picks to get the Kings' Fox and McDermott. Reeves can be said to be the Lakers' biggest gesture in this trade, earning only $13 million a year, he is a typical example of low pay and high ability, an indispensable player on the Lakers' perimeter, with a very entertaining style of play! Although…

The NBA trading market has been quite lively recently. The Lakers and the Nets have made big news, and there's also the issue of Edwards from the Timberwolves being fined a significant amount by the league for his thoughtless remarks, not to mention the continuous fights on the court. The Lakers have been doing pretty well lately. They made a big trade with the Nets, acquiring Finney-Smith and Milton, two players capable of shooting three-pointers, which eases the offensive pressure on James and Davis. Finney-Smith performed well during his time with the Nets, with a three-point shooting percentage of around 43.5%, which is considered top-level in the league. He also has good height and arm length, allowing him to contribute defensively. Although not as outstanding as Finney-Smith, Milton's shooting is decent, and he's willing to take shots in crucial moments, making him a solid backup option for the Lakers. To acquire these two players, the Lakers gave up Russell, Lewis, and three second-round draft picks. This price isn't too high, considering Russell wasn't performing particularly well with the Lakers. Pelinka's move was quite smart; he knew that what the Lakers lacked most were shooters. This trade immediately adds two, both of whom are ready to play without much waiting. This trade received an A- rating from American media, which is quite reasonable. The Lakers have solved their problem with outside shooting without paying too high a price, making it a win-win deal. The Nets, on the other hand, acquired Russell and several draft picks, which, although only rated C+, is…

NBA regular season continues, with the Lakers playing away against the Grizzlies. Currently, the Lakers have four wins and three losses, ranking fifth in the West, while the Grizzlies have four wins and four losses, ranking tenth in the West. In this game, Davis and Hachimura are absent due to injuries, and young players Hayes and Knickert replace them in the starting lineup. Can James lead the team to victory on his own? Entering the first quarter, the Grizzlies quickly take a 4-0 lead, with Russell scoring 4 points to keep up with the score. Morant and Zach Eddy continue to score, widening the gap to 6 points. James hits a buzzer-beating three-pointer to close the gap, but is immediately countered by the opponent, with Morant also scoring consecutively to further widen the gap. At this point, Reeves and Russell step up to score continuously to stay close. Little Pippen and Jaren Jackson score 5 points to extend the lead to 8 points. James steps up to hit a three-pointer, and Coloc also dunks under the basket, with the opponent scoring as well. The first quarter ends with the Lakers trailing 27-35, 8 points behind. The game enters the second quarter, with James scoring first with a layup, followed by Reeves' jumper, reducing the gap to 3 points. The Grizzlies' Zach Eddy and Aldama step up to score continuously, extending the lead to 8 points. James scores 4 points to reduce the gap to 2 points. Morant completes a 2+1 and scores again with a riding shot, extending the lead…

Prior to this, the Lakers and the Nets reached a blockbuster trade. The Lakers sent Russell, Lewis, and three second-round picks to Brooklyn in exchange for Finney Smith and Milton. This unexpected trade immediately attracted widespread attention from many fans and media. Many people were very sorry to see Russell leave. Former NBA player Howard discussed this trade on his blog show. He even angrily criticized James, saying that the Lakers' trade was entirely the decision of General Manager James because he had had enough of Russell, which is why the Lakers suddenly made such a trade. I know today is LeBron's birthday, it's only 10 o'clock, but the league has already publicized it 90 million times. It can be seen from Howard's remarks that he believes that the Lakers' trade was completely led by James. At the same time, he is also very dissatisfied with the league's publicity of James' birthday. What do you think about this matter?

Breaking News! Lakers Trade Russell Back to the Nets in a Major Deal Late-night news from Beijing time. The Lakers have traded Russell, Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Nets, in exchange for Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Among them, the three second-round picks are for 2027, 2030, and 2031. In the past, they were often the "interested team," habitually "picking up cigarette butts," but this time Pelinka took advantage of the Nets' supermarket opening, did the right thing, without being stingy or looking around, and actively seized the opportunity when it came. What they got were two immediate contributors. Finney-Smith is the "main dish." This season, he averages 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds (including 1.6 offensive rebounds and 3.0 defensive rebounds), 1.6 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.6 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 45.9% and a career-high three-point percentage of 43.5%. This guy looks tough, and he is the only player in the NBA this season who has faced off against guards, forwards, and centers at least 15 times per game, a versatile player. There's no need to say what kind of player he is; he's the 3D that every team in the league needs. Shake Milton, a 196cm shooting guard, averages 7.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game this season, with a shooting percentage of 46.5% and a three-point percentage of 38.9%, and he shoots 40% on catch-and-shoot threes. The impact of the two new additions on the Lakers will only be known after they play some games. For the Nets, they have already stockpiled a total…

After the trade of D'Angelo Russell, the Los Angeles Lakers released a statement through their general manager, Rob Pelinka. The statement, shared by the team's communications department, expressed gratitude for Russell's contributions on the court. "We want to thank D'Angelo for his second stint with us, where we celebrated some great moments and achievements on the court. We wish him and Maxwell Lewis all the best in their future endeavors with the Brooklyn Nets." "We are thrilled that Dorian Finney-Smith will bring physicality, toughness, and elite shooting to our core. We also highly value Shake Milton's playmaking abilities. We are excited for our fans to see these two players on the court." ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Sunday about the trade involving these four players. The Lakers traded Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks (2027, 2030, and 2031) for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Finney-Smith provides much-needed wing depth, earning 14.9millionthisyearwithaplayeroptionfor14.9 million this year with a player option for 14.9millionthisyearwithaplayeroptionfor15.3 million in the 2025-26 season. This season, he averaged 10.4 points and 4.6 rebounds for the Nets. D'Angelo Russell could only sit on the bench, averaging 12.4 points and 4.7 assists. This is his second career move from the Lakers to the Nets and his fifth overall trade. What's next for the Lakers after trading D'Angelo Russell? Trading D'Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis to the Nets could be the start of many future trades. While the full details of the trade are not yet clear, the team retains flexibility for further trades, including one or more first-round draft…

Translation of the article content into English: This season, Pelinka has lived up to his words. At the beginning of the season, he said that he would use 30 games to evaluate the lineup. Now that the time has come, he has brought in the team's currently scarce 3D player on the trade market. As the core of this trade, new recruit Finney-Smith can average 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this season. He can also make 2.4 three-pointers at a 43.5% shooting rate. Most importantly, he has proven his abilities multiple times in the playoffs. In 2022 when the Mavericks reached the Western Conference Finals, he could contribute an average of 11.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 2.6 three-pointers, with a three-point shooting rate as high as 42.6%. In order to acquire Finney-Smith, the Lakers gave up three second-round picks and Russell, who had been on the trading block all along. Looking at Russell's career now, it can only be described as full of drama. He was selected by the Lakers in the first round as the second overall pick in 2015, but after two years, he was sent to the Nets. Now, nine years later, he has once again been traded by the Lakers to Brooklyn. However, he is no longer the young man he used to be. After leaving the Nets, Russell gradually reduced his value step by step. This season, his annual salary is only $18.69 million, but the Lakers are still eager to get rid of him as soon as possible.…

Trade Completed! Lakers Trade Russell, Smith Might Not Be That Great After All! On December 30th, Beijing time, Shams, a well-known reporter, brought a piece of important news: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets have reached a significant trade. The details of the trade are as follows: Lakers receive: Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton; Nets receive: D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, 3 second-round picks (2027, 2030, 2031, all from the Lakers). This is the second time Russell has been traded; he was selected by the Lakers and first traded to the Nets in June 2017. At that time, the Lakers were in a rebuilding phase, but due to Russell's inconsistent performance and poor relationships with his teammates, the Lakers management decided to send him away! On June 22, 2017, the Lakers officially traded with the Brooklyn Nets, exchanging D'Angelo Russell and Moisés Bamba for the Nets' overall draft pick, the 2018 second-round draft pick, and $1.79 million in cash. Now, Dillon has been sent to the Nets again, which is really liberating for him! In these years with the Lakers, as a point guard, he struggled on the court due to conflicts with James' playing style. Even when starting, he found it difficult to perform well without the ball. As a result, this season he was directly demoted to the bench, where his playing time was not guaranteed! Russell played his best game this season when James was absent. On October 9th, the Lakers played against the Trail Blazers at home, and James did not play in this game. Russell…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the Lakers and the Nets completed a 5-for-2 trade. The Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton; the Nets received D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks (2027, 2030, 2031, all from the Lakers). This is the second time Russell has been traded by the Lakers to the Nets, having previously been traded in 2017. The Athletic's ratings are as follows: Lakers Trade Rating: A-‌ The 28-year-old Russell did not fully utilize his abilities during his second stint with the Lakers. He is not a bad player, but he was inconsistent in how he played alongside James and Davis. We often saw James frustrated with Russell, and new coach Redick also had moments of frustration with him. Now the Lakers no longer have to worry about Russell. The 31-year-old Finney-Smith is an excellent wing defender who has become a reliable three-point shooter. In his last three full seasons with the Mavericks, Finney-Smith shot 38.9% from three-point range, averaging nearly 5 attempts per game. After being sent to the Nets as part of the Irving trade in February 2023, we saw him struggle at times, but Finney-Smith has regained his shooting form this year, averaging 5.4 three-point attempts with a 43.5% three-point shooting rate. If he can bring such performances to the Lakers, along with his relentless defensive efforts on the perimeter, it's not hard to understand why Pelinka was determined to acquire him. Redick is deploying some big lineups. The Lakers might start with James, Reeves, Finney-Smith, Hachimura, and Davis. They will have enough…