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…

With the NBA trade deadline approaching in 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers have finally completed a major trade. They sent D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, significantly improving their lineup's perimeter defense and shooting capabilities. However, the process of the Lakers acquiring Finney-Smith was not easy. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Nets almost traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Lakers' direct Western Conference rival. Scotto reported: "Before the Brooklyn Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies offered a package including a top-15 protected first-round pick in 2025, Luke Kennard, and John Konchar in exchange for Finney-Smith and a second-round pick." Scotto is not the only journalist to report such news; NBA insider Marc Stein also reported that the Lakers made a sudden move, outbidding the Grizzlies for Finney-Smith. Compared to the Grizzlies' protected first-round pick (where the Nets would still need to add at least one second-round pick), the Nets preferred the Lakers' offer of three second-round picks. The Lakers seized the opportunity to acquire Finney-Smith and even got 28-year-old Milton. Milton had a stable season with the Nets, playing 27 games this season, averaging 7.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 18.2 minutes per game, with a shooting percentage of 46% and a three-point percentage of 38%. More importantly, the Lakers freed themselves from Russell's contract burden through this trade, saving over $3 million in salary cap space, facilitating future transactions. While this trade enhanced…

Today, a major news broke in the NBA, as reported by renowned journalist Shams. The Lakers and the Nets have reached a trade deal. The Lakers sent Russell, Lewis, and three future second-round picks to the Nets in exchange for Finney-Smith and Milton. This trade has garnered significant attention. In this transaction, the Lakers can be said to have made a substantial profit. They not only retained their first-round pick but also acquired a top-tier 3D player who fits well with their lineup. As a result, many fans have praised Pelinka's moves. Pelinka also discussed the topic of this trade during an interview and stated that there will be more significant moves in the future. Pelinka expressed that they have never given up on this season and will spare no effort to effectively improve the team's roster. The trade with the Nets is just the appetizer, and the management's goal is to build a top-level team with both offensive and defensive capabilities. It can be seen from Pelinka's interview that the Lakers will undoubtedly have more shocking trades in the future, and it is hoped that day will not keep the fans waiting too long.

The dust has finally settled! The Los Angeles Lakers have completed a historic five-for-two trade! D'Angelo Russell has been transferred to the Brooklyn Nets, while the Lakers' LeBron James and Anthony Davis have welcomed two powerful new additions. During the regular season, which has not yet seen many games played, the dynamics of the league's trading market have remained constant. Following the Golden State Warriors' lead in taking action by trading for Schroder and Curry from the Nets as partners, the Lakers have followed suit, actively seeking suitable trade targets among the Nets' player roster. Although the Lakers have always been active in the trading market, they often only express interest without making substantial moves. However, the Lakers' management has now made a decisive move! According to ESPN senior reporter Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers have sent D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Finney Smith and Shake Milton. This five-for-two trade has officially been completed, adding two strong assistants to James and Davis, significantly enhancing the Lakers' lineup. Regarding this trade between the Lakers and the Nets, well-known basketball journalist Bobby Marks shared his views. He believes that while the Lakers traded away Russell, they not only successfully strengthened their lineup but also improved salary flexibility, avoiding the second-tier luxury tax threshold. On the other hand, Legion Hoops stated that the Los Angeles Lakers showed great patience in their trading strategy and may wait until the trade deadline on February 6th to take further action. The Lakers' management is…

The regular season has been underway for two months, and many teams have not performed up to expectations, leading them to seek reinforcements in the trade market. For example, the Warriors have already acquired Schroder, but from an actual performance standpoint, it will take time for Schroder to integrate into the team. The big names on the trade market, such as Butler from the Heat, Ingram from the Pelicans, LaVine from the Bulls, and the already open Nets supermarket, are targets of interest for many championship-contending teams. In the early hours of the 30th, journalist Shams Charania confirmed that the Lakers have officially completed a trade with the Nets, sending away Russell, Lewis, and three second-round picks in exchange for sharpshooter Finney-Smith and Milton! This trade by the Lakers not only avoids giving up first-round picks but also successfully outmaneuvers competitors, while also saving $15 million in luxury tax, achieving multiple goals at once! Since the start of this season, the Lakers have a record of 18 wins and 13 losses, ranking fifth in the West, which is not particularly bad. However, the team has exposed many problems, such as excessive reliance on the James-Brow combination. When either LeBron or AD performs poorly, the Lakers find it difficult to win games. Additionally, the Lakers' bench averages only 25 points per game, ranking 29th in the league, just above the Knicks who rarely use their bench (averaging 21 points). There are many reasons for the bench's weakness, including long-term injuries to players like Vanderbilt, Wood, and Hayes, as well as opponents…

After trading away Bridges in the offseason, the Brooklyn Nets have made it clear that their goal for this season is to tank and pursue the 25th super star, Flag, as the cornerstone of their team building. However, while the team may have its own plans, the players on the court will not intentionally cooperate with the team's tanking strategy, as every opportunity to play directly affects their personal interests. This has led to the Nets, who are aiming to tank, upsetting strong teams one after another at the beginning of the season, becoming a dark horse in the Eastern Conference and entering the ranks of competitors. This kind of performance has caused great concern among the Nets' management, leading them to quickly put their immediate combat power on the market. Do not think that this is an exaggeration; just look at the absurd behavior of the Jazz coach in the West, who called a timeout at a critical moment to kill his own team, and it is not difficult to understand the fierce competition among various teams. After all, Flag is simply too tempting. Not only does he possess super strength and talent, but he also has an excellent appearance and is a native American star. From the draft picks of the past few seasons, it is not difficult to see that international players are dominating the NBA, and the number of top American stars is decreasing. The NBA urgently needs to find local stars to support the domestic market after the old generation of stars like James, Curry,…

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…

This season's NBA has seen many surprising teams, such as the Rockets ranking in the top 3 of the Western Conference and the Cavaliers consistently holding the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference, both exceeding expectations. At the same time, there are also many disappointing teams, such as the Bucks who kept losing at the beginning of the season and the Kings who have already fired their coach Mike Brown, whose performances were too abstract and embarrassing. However, when it comes to the team with the biggest ups and downs this season, the Golden State Warriors undoubtedly deserve the title. They ranked first in the West with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses after the first 15 regular season games, but now that 30 games have passed, the Warriors' record has come to 15 wins and 15 losses, falling out of the top 10 in the West. Joining the Warriors for 13 million, not fitting in with the Golden State philosophy, the trade has put you in an awkward position. A month ago, Warriors fans were still calling for a championship run, trying to replicate the miracle of 2022. However, in just a short month, media and fans have started to wonder if this Warriors team will miss the playoffs for another consecutive season. On one hand, the competition in the West is indeed fierce, but on the other hand, the Warriors' recent poor performance has been suffocating and frustrating. In such a volatile emotional state, no one can find their place, especially the Warriors management. In…

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…

NBA regular season is in full swing, with the mid-season trade window opening up, as all 30 teams seek opportunities to adjust their rosters and strive towards their set goals for the season! The Brooklyn Nets made significant moves during the offseason, acquiring a first-round pick in 2025, with their intentions to tank being clear to everyone. However, the Nets took an unexpected approach at the start of the season, maintaining their position in the play-in tournament zone for a long time, gradually drifting away from the Flag Cup. It's not that the Nets have earned respect, but rather they "lost" at the starting line, as the saying goes: taking one step forward isn't necessarily happiness, while taking one step back is destined for loneliness! Facing reality, the Nets have made bold moves, becoming disruptors in the league! Goodbye Schroder, the Nets give the Warriors a big gift Rewind to half a month ago, when the Nets were on a winning streak and momentum was strong, yet they quickly completed a major trade involving Schroder, gifting the Warriors a significant package. The specifics of the deal are as follows: The Nets sent out Schroder + a second-round pick in 2025 (from the Heat) in exchange for the Warriors' Melton + a second-round pick in 2026 (from the Hawks) + a second-round pick in 2028 (from the Hawks) + their own second-round pick in 2029! Schroder, the World Cup MVP, played 23 games for the Nets this new season, averaging 18.4 points + 3 rebounds + 6.6 assists + 1.1 steals,…