The Lakers completed a trade in the late hours of Beijing time tonight, ultimately trading away Russell to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Finney-Smith and Milton. This trade is considered very profitable for the Lakers, as Russell's role on the team has become quite minimal. Trading Russell for two 3D players is seen as an absolutely perfect move for the Lakers. With Finney-Smith and Milton joining the Lakers, how will Redick reorganize the lineup? This is something many fans are curious about. Both players can be heavily utilized upon joining the Lakers, with Finney-Smith even having the potential to enter the starting lineup. So, which player should be benched from the starting lineup? Many are considering whether to move Hachimura to the bench, as his lateral speed on defense is slow, and his three-point shooting efficiency is not as good as Finney-Smith's. However, if Hachimura is benched, there may be a significant decline in his performance, as such instances have occurred before. Therefore, it appears that Finney-Smith is likely to replace Christie in the starting lineup. On the bench, one player is likely to be benched, and that is Reddish. Compared to Reddish, Milton has a higher three-point accuracy and excellent defensive capabilities. As a result, Reddish's playing time should be very limited. Redick is not a coach who likes to excessively expand the rotation, and currently, Christie's performance is also outstanding. Considering his development, it is necessary to ensure Christie's playing time. This will make the Lakers' rotation very crowded, causing them to experience the happy trouble of…

NBA Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Journalist Predicts the Possibility of a Major Trade for De'Aaron Fox It has been reported that amidst the Sacramento Kings' five-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked with De'Aaron Fox. According to insider Tim MacMahon, the relationship with Klutch Sports may lead people around the league to mention the Lakers as a potential landing spot for Sacramento's trade of Fox. Klutch Sports is an agency owned and founded by Rich Paul. Its clients include Fox, as well as Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. As Lakers fans draft various plausible trade scenarios, team journalists, Jovan Buha from The Athletic and Claire De Lune from The Guardian, predict that a trade between the Lakers and Kings could be possible. De Lune dismisses the possibility of a blockbuster trade bringing Fox to the Lakers, citing the relationship between the teams. "I can't imagine there would be any special trade between Sacramento and the Lakers, Sacramento isn't just taking the Lakers' kitchen sink and ransacking them," she said on Friday's episode of 'The Buha's Block.' "I can imagine the Lakers might be the last team on their list that they want to send their best player to. If people want to talk about the mythical Lakers tax, I think this could be a scenario." More than two decades ago, during the three-peat era of Kobe Bryant-Shaq O'Neal, the playoff rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings began to heat up. Since then, there has been no affection between the two…

Official Announcement! Lakers Complete a 5-for-2 Major Trade: Russell Abandoned Again, Pelinka's Divine Move On December 30th, Beijing time, another major trade has been completed in the NBA trading market. This time, the Lakers are no longer bystanders but have successfully made a move to strengthen their team. They have reached a 5-for-2 trade with the Nets, successfully adding a new assistant to James and Davis, but Russell has once again been abandoned by the Lakers. The specific trade plan is as follows: The Lakers send Russell, Lewis, and three future second-round picks to the Nets in exchange for Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. This is absolutely unexpected, especially since previous news revealed that the Nets were negotiating a trade with the Grizzlies for Smith. Unexpectedly, the Lakers made a decisive move and directly "intercepted" the deal. The key point is that they did not even offer a first-round pick; they only used three second-round picks, which is still very worthwhile. Among them, Russell has once again been abandoned by the Lakers. Last time, he was also sent to the Nets, marking the second time in his career that he joined the Nets. The first time was in 2017, after being sent to the Nets, Russell turned misfortune into good fortune, earning an All-Star selection with his outstanding performance. Currently, the Nets are still lacking a point guard, so it remains to be seen if he can seize the opportunity again. Russell is quite optimistic about returning to the Nets, after all, he has good memories there, averaging 19 points, 3.9…

Explosive! Back-to-back 38 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists! Finally able to make James proud Brownie is doing well, scoring 15 points with 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals in one game, and then 23 points with 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the next. In these back-to-back games, he has accumulated a total of 38 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists. The young prince is playing better and better, gradually meeting everyone's expectations, and also making his father proud. Some may argue that performing well in the development league is enough to start blowing him up? Please, Brownie is just a second-round pick at No. 55, and he's only recently turned 20. It's already quite exciting that he can achieve something in the G League. If Brownie can continue to grow wildly, it's believed that he will become a rotation player for the Lakers in the future, regardless of whether James is still with the Purple and Gold at that time. Speaking of the Lakers, their record has quietly climbed to fifth in the West. Last season at this time, they were ninth in the West with a record of 16 wins and 15 losses. They have now left their crosstown rivals, the Clippers, behind, with both teams having records of 18 wins and 13 losses. It's worth noting that the Lakers have completed a 4-0 sweep of the Kings this season. Anthony Davis' career record against Sabonis is now 4-1, which was previously 0-10. On the other hand, the Kings have not changed their ways after changing coaches.…

On December 30th, Beijing time, a total of 6 NBA games were played, involving the Rockets, Grizzlies, Thunder, Spurs, and Timberwolves. As a result, the Western Conference has become chaotic, which can be summarized as follows: The Lakers have received big gifts, the top spot has achieved an 11-game winning streak, and the Warriors have overtaken the Spurs. The Thunder defeated the Grizzlies 130-106, with Morant absent. This game was completely one-sided, with the Thunder winning the second quarter by 23 points, and the Grizzlies collapsing in the second half. In terms of data, Alexander scored 35 points with 6 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 blocks on 14 of 19 shooting, truly aiming for the MVP. Jalen Williams had 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Currently, the Thunder has won 11 consecutive games, leading the Grizzlies behind them by a whopping 5.0 games. It is basically impossible for the Thunder to be surpassed, not to mention that Holmgren has yet to return. According to NBA's big data statistics, the 11-game winning streak is the second-longest in Thunder history. They achieved a 12-game winning streak in the 12-13 season, which was still the era of Durant and Westbrook. Alexander has performed at an MVP level this season, averaging 30.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.2 blocks with a 51% shooting percentage. His main opponent in the MVP race is Jokic, but Jokic's record is at a disadvantage, and the league may experience aesthetic fatigue, so Alexander has a high probability of winning the MVP. The Rockets narrowly…

The NBA mid-season trade market appears calm on the surface but is actually filled with undercurrents, as all 30 teams have their own needs, whether it's to strengthen and upgrade their rosters for a championship run or to dismantle and tank for the Flagg Cup. Prior to this, the Warriors and Nets had already completed a major Schroder trade, with stars from various teams such as Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen from the Bulls, Joe Harris and DeAndre Jordan from the Nets, Thomas Bryant and Kyle Kuzma from the Wizards, Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell from the Jazz, Deandre Ayton and Jerami Grant from the Blazers, and Jimmy Butler from the Heat all involved in trade rumors! Today, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets completed a major 5-for-2 trade at lightning speed! According to NBA insider Shams Charania, multiple sources revealed that the Lakers and Nets completed a major trade centered around D'Angelo Russell and Finney-Smith. The details of the trade are as follows: The Lakers sent Russell, Lewis, a 2027 second-round pick, a 2030 second-round pick, and a 2031 second-round pick to the Nets in exchange for Finney-Smith and Milton. Subsequently, the Nets officially announced the trade, welcoming Russell back to Brooklyn and Lewis to the team! Overall, this is a mutually beneficial trade that benefits both sides. The Lakers undoubtedly made a killing in this deal, acquiring Finney-Smith without giving up a first-round pick! Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka had previously stated: "We need 30 games to evaluate our roster!" Now, after 31 games, the Lakers have…

On December 3rd, Beijing time, the Lakers traded for Smith, not only failing to profit but incurring significant losses? The No. 1 commentator, Suqun, revealed the reason, stating that Valanciunas will no longer be joining. After the Lakers completed a blockbuster trade, officially acquiring Finney Smith and Milton, many believed the Lakers had made a great deal. Finney Smith is an incredibly skilled player with strong fighting ability, undoubtedly a top-tier 3D player. Previously, championship contenders like the Grizzlies and Mavericks were pursuing him, given his 43% three-point shooting accuracy and defensive capabilities from the 1st to the 5th position. Although he isn't particularly adept at dribbling, it's unnecessary when playing alongside LeBron, as James will pass all the balls to him. He just needs to hit those open three-pointers and play defense. Now that this move has been completed, everyone believes the Lakers have made a huge profit. However, there is a differing opinion from Suqun, the No. 1 commentator in Chinese basketball. Suqun stated that while Finney Smith's arrival certainly strengthens the Lakers' defense, it also comes with significant luxury tax pressure. More importantly, with Smith's arrival, Valanciunas will no longer be joining, according to Suqun, which could mean the Lakers are actually losing out. Suqun's view is that since Smith's arrival, the Lakers want to strengthen their defense, but they are also under considerable luxury tax pressure. Smith's contract is 55millionover4years,withonly55 million over 4 years, with only 55millionover4years,withonly14.92 million in salary this season, while Russell's salary this year is 18.7million.Therefore,bytradingRussellaway,theLakerssavedafull18.7 million. Therefore, by trading Russell away, the…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA league brought a piece of heavy news. The Los Angeles Lakers made a big move before the trade deadline, completing a weighty major trade. Multiple sources revealed that the Lakers and the Nets have reached a trade, as follows: The Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton; The Nets acquired D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks (2027, 2030, 2031, all from the Lakers). The Lakers' acquisition of Finney-Smith not only marks the Lakers' first strike in the offensive horn before the trade deadline this season but also brings a significant boost to the team. Although Finney-Smith is not a big-name star player, he is undoubtedly a treasure-type player. This player has excellent shooting ability, with a three-point shooting rate exceeding 40%, and also has above-average defensive capabilities, making him an elite 3D wing. Through this trade, the Lakers have made a huge gain. After the trade was completed, NBA insider Shams commented, "The Lakers have acquired the versatile 3D player Finney-Smith, who has a career three-point shooting rate of 44%. The Lakers have also made their salary more flexible, saving $15 million in luxury tax. In return, the Nets have gained draft picks and can also clear salary space (Russell's expiring contract)." After this trade, the Lakers' total salary for this season is 3.5millionawayfromthesecondrichestline,whilebeforethistrade,theirtotalsalarywasonly3.5 million away from the second richest line, while before this trade, their total salary was only 3.5millionawayfromthesecondrichestline,whilebeforethistrade,theirtotalsalarywasonly3,000 away from the second richest line. Overall, the Lakers have completed an outstanding trade. No wonder after the trade was…

In a recent game, the Lakers' 21-year-old rising star, Christie, once again demonstrated his remarkable basketball talent. He set a solid offensive tone for the team with two accurate three-pointers at the start of the game and further consolidated the team's lead with an inspiring three-pointer in the crucial moments. Throughout the game, Christie also excelled defensively, impressively restricting Fox. He played a total of 32 minutes, shooting 8 times and making 5 shots, including 3 out of 5 three-pointers and perfect free throws, ultimately contributing a comprehensive stat line of 16 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block without any turnovers. Christie's outstanding performance is undoubtedly the best response to the Lakers management's decision to offer him a four-year, $32 million contract. Although his performance in October and November at the beginning of the season had raised some doubts, as the games progressed, he gradually found his role and positioning. Not only did he become more stable defensively, but he also showed a bolder and more confident side offensively, successfully transitioning from a potential new star to a 3D player. It is worth mentioning that Christie has scored 17 points, 16 points, and 16 points in the last three games, becoming an indispensable offensive force in the Lakers' starting lineup. In the Christmas Day game, he contributed 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists, helping the team narrowly defeat the Warriors 115-113. After the game, Christie said, "We hope to continue this momentum into our next games, especially when we play at home against the Cavaliers…

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,…