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,…

Breaking News! Lakers Complete Major Trade, 5-for-2 Deal, Welcoming a 3D Forward! Magic Johnson Praises: "Fantastic Trade"‌ As we approach the end of 2024, the NBA trade deadline is just around the corner. During this period leading up to the trade deadline, many teams are contemplating significant trades. Among them is the highly anticipated Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers have had a season with ups and downs, indicating that there are still several weaknesses within the team. The Lakers are attempting to strengthen and enhance their roster through trades. On December 30th, Beijing time, fans finally witnessed the Lakers' major trade. According to ESPN's renowned reporter Shams Charania, multiple sources revealed that the Lakers and the Nets have reached a trade agreement, as follows: Lakers receive: Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton; Nets receive: D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks (2027, 2030, 2031, all from the Lakers). It's worth noting that this marks the second time Russell has been traded by the Lakers to the Nets. Back in 2017, he was sent to the Nets by the Lakers, where he played for two years and even made an All-Star appearance. The Nets can be considered the place where Russell reached his peak and where his dreams began. Returning to the Nets is a great outcome for Russell. However, Lakers fans may feel somewhat saddened by Russell's departure. The Lakers acquired Finney-Smith, an exceptional forward. He possesses excellent three-point shooting ability and outstanding defensive skills, making him a top-tier 3D forward – a rare asset in the league. Besides the Lakers,…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the Lakers have finally strengthened their roster. Both the Lakers and the Nets have officially announced the completion of a major 5-for-2 trade. The Lakers have posted photos welcoming their two new additions to Los Angeles while bidding farewell to Russell; LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead an 18-man new squad in pursuit of the championship, with Finney-Smith and Milton supporting them. The Lakers and the Nets have completed a significant 5-for-2 trade. The Lakers sent D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks (2027, 2030, and 2031, all from the Lakers) to Brooklyn, receiving Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Nets. Through this trade, the Lakers not only acquired Finney-Smith, an excellent defensive player with accurate three-point shooting, but also made their salary cap more flexible and saved $15 million in luxury tax. ESPN rated this trade, giving the Lakers an A- for successfully strengthening their team, while the Nets received a C+. After the official announcement of the trade, the Lakers' official account posted photos welcoming Finney-Smith and Milton to Los Angeles and posted photos bidding farewell to Russell and Lewis; the Nets welcomed Russell's return, welcomed Lewis to Brooklyn, and bid farewell to Smith and Milton. Russell's career with the Lakers has come to an end once again. This season, he played 29 games for the Lakers, averaging 12.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 0.8 steals per game; throughout his career, he has played five seasons for the Lakers, appearing in 265 games and averaging 15.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.9…

This season's NBA regular season started with the Lakers' performance impressing fans, with a winning streak at the beginning of the season leading many to chant "Lakers are the champions." However, as the season progressed, the Lakers' performance showed a noticeable decline. It is clear that with their current roster, it would be difficult for the Lakers to achieve their championship dreams again. To increase LeBron James' chances of winning another title in the twilight of his career, the Lakers completed a 5-for-2 trade on James' 40th birthday. According to Shams Charania, the Lakers and the Nets have reached a deal that brings versatile forward Dorian Finney-Smith to the team, further enhancing their competitiveness. In this trade, the Lakers sent out D'Angelo Russell, Maxey Lewis, and three second-round picks (2027, 2030, and 2031, all from the Lakers) to the Nets in exchange for Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Finney-Smith, who is 31 years old this season, averages 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.9 steals in 29 minutes per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 43.5%. His excellent 3D attributes make him a perfect fit for the Lakers' style of play. LeBron James and Anthony Davis both have significant offensive influence and strong passing abilities, which will undoubtedly create many open three-point opportunities for Finney-Smith. If he can maintain his efficiency from the Nets, Finney-Smith will play a crucial role in the Lakers' offense. Additionally, his strong defensive capabilities will help alleviate the defensive pressure on James. His addition to the Lakers will undoubtedly enhance the team's dominance on…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. According to Shams, a well-known journalist, the Lakers and the Nets have reached a trade. The Lakers sent D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to receive Finney Smith and Shake Milton! So what are the backgrounds of these two new Lakers players? Finney Smith is 31 years old this year. He entered the NBA in 2016 and played for the Mavericks for 6 and a half years. The 2021-22 season can be regarded as Smith's strongest season. He started all 80 games, averaging 11 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 steals, helping the team reach the Western Conference Finals. In the mid-season trade involving Irving in the 2022-23 season, Smith was sent to the Nets by the Mavericks. So far this season, Smith averages 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.9 steals, with a three-point shooting percentage of 43.5% (a career high, previously highest at 39.5% in the 2021-22 season), averaging 2.4 three-pointers per game. Throughout his career, Smith has played 548 games, averaging 8.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists, with a three-point shooting percentage of 35.9%. From the above data, we can see that Smith's three-point shooting will be the foundation of his standing in the Lakers. More importantly, Smith also has an impact on the defensive end. He can defend multiple positions, from point guard to center. His defensive ability and basketball IQ make him a key figure on the team's defense. In this regard, NBA Central wrote: According to Second Spectrum statistics,…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. According to Shams, a well-known journalist, the Lakers and the Nets have reached a major 2-for-5 trade, which the Lakers quickly announced as completed. The details of this trade are as follows: Lakers receive: Finney-Smith, Shake Milton; Nets receive: D'Angelo Russell, Lewis, 3 second-round picks (2027, 2030, 2031, all from the Lakers). The contract situations of the players involved in the trade are as follows: Finney-Smith's salary for this season is 14.92million,withaplayeroptionworth14.92 million, with a player option worth 14.92million,withaplayeroptionworth15.38 million for the 2025-26 season; Milton's salary for this season is 2.88million,withasalaryof2.88 million, with a salary of 2.88million,withasalaryof3 million for the 2025-26 season and $3.29 million for the 2026-27 season; Russell's salary for this season is $18.7 million, and his contract will expire at the end of this season; Lewis' salary for this season is 1.89million,withasalaryof1.89 million, with a salary of 1.89million,withasalaryof2.22 million for the 2025-26 season and a team option worth $2.41 million for the 2026-27 season. The Lakers officially announced the completion of the trade and welcomed Finney-Smith and Milton to the team. So far this season, Finney-Smith has averaged 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.9 steals, with a three-point shooting percentage of 43.5% (a career high, previously highest was 39.5% in the 2021-22 season), averaging 2.4 three-pointers per game. Throughout his career, Smith has played in 548 games, averaging 8.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists, with a three-point shooting percentage of 35.9%. So far this season, Milton has appeared in 27 games for the Nets,…

At 1 a.m. Beijing time on December 30th, according to Shams, a well-known reporter from ESPN, the Lakers and the Nets have reached a trade deal, with Russell and Finney-Smith swapping teams. The details of the trade are as follows: The Lakers send Russell, Lewis, and three second-round picks in a 5-for-2 trade to acquire Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Russell returns to the Nets! Russell's contract is worth 36millionovertwoyears,expiringinthesummerof2025,withasalaryof36 million over two years, expiring in the summer of 2025, with a salary of 36millionovertwoyears,expiringinthesummerof2025,withasalaryof18.7 million this season. Finney-Smith's contract is worth 56millionoverfouryears,expiringinthesummerof2026,withasalaryof56 million over four years, expiring in the summer of 2026, with a salary of 56millionoverfouryears,expiringinthesummerof2026,withasalaryof14.4 million this season. Milton earns 2.8millionperyear,whileLewisearns2.8 million per year, while Lewis earns 2.8millionperyear,whileLewisearns1.9 million. The total salary of the two players sent away by the Lakers is higher. The Lakers have always wanted Finney-Smith, and through this trade, they saved 15millioninluxurytax,leavingthem15 million in luxury tax, leaving them 15millioninluxurytax,leavingthem3.5 million short of the second-highest tax line. So what does the Nets get out of this? 1. Russell's contract is expiring, allowing the Nets to free up salary space next offseason; 2. The three second-round picks from the Lakers are also worth a few million dollars. In June 2017, Russell was traded by the Lakers to the Nets. During his time with the Nets, Russell was selected to the All-Star team. It has been more than seven years since then, and Russell has once again been sent to the Nets by the Lakers. Throughout his Lakers career, Russell played a total of 265 games, averaging…

As we approach the end of 2024, the NBA trade deadline is drawing near. Many teams in the league are looking to enhance their competitiveness through trades before the deadline. The Los Angeles Lakers, a team under close scrutiny, are among those seeking improvements. The Lakers' performance this season has been characterized by an initial strong start followed by a series of losses, revealing various weaknesses within the team. The Lakers' primary trade target is undoubtedly the center position. They have been attempting to trade for the Wizards' center, Valanciunas, which has become one of the most anticipated trades for Lakers fans this season. Additionally, the Lakers have been pursuing some wing forwards to provide outside firepower support for James and Davis. For instance, the Lakers have shown interest in players like Cameron Johnson and Finney-Smith from the Nets. The specifics of how the Lakers will acquire these players will depend on the progress of subsequent negotiations. However, enthusiastic American media outlets occasionally propose trade simulation schemes to offer suggestions and strategies to the Lakers. The feasibility of these proposals is subjective. Recently, American media has once again presented a simulated trade scheme for the Lakers, suggesting that they can obtain Finney-Smith from the Nets. The proposed trade scheme is as follows: Lakers receive: Dorian Finney-Smith; Nets receive: Jared Vanderbilt, Jalen Hood-Sefino, Christian Wood, a 2025 second-round pick (from the Clippers), and a 2025 second-round pick (from the Lakers). If such a trade were to materialize, it would be beneficial for the Lakers. In the proposed scheme, the three players…

As the NBA regular season progresses, trade rumors swirl throughout the league, not only among fans but also within the minds of players and management as they contemplate various potential trade scenarios. Amidst this seemingly calm tide of transactions, the potential trade between the Golden State Warriors and the Brooklyn Nets is nothing short of a grand drama, full of highlights and variables. Today, let's delve into how the Warriors, in desperate need of reinforcement for their playoff push, and the Nets, resolute on their path of rebuilding, have come together in a deal that could bring tumultuous waves to the league. The protagonist of this trade is none other than Schroder. If you've watched the recent matchup between the Nets and the Warriors, you'll undoubtedly be impressed by Schroder's performance on the court. In that game, Schroder unleashed his full offensive prowess, going 10 for 18 from the field, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc, amassing an impressive 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, truly operating in god mode. Not to mention the scene where he led the Nets to a comeback victory against the Warriors. Everyone knows that the Warriors' defense has always been top-tier in the league, yet they found no way to counter Schroder's firepower. Schroder's display prompted the Warriors' management to exclaim: "This guy, we must get him!" However, it's not just the Warriors who are envious of Schroder's performance. The Nets, as a team in the midst of rebuilding, have had their own calculations regarding Schroder during his high-profile moments: This…

Reversal! Nets Five Tigers 76+25, Wen Ban Yan Ma 19+7+4+6, New Record Born, Spurs Recognize Reality On December 28, 2024, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 12-win and 18-loss Nets host the 15-win and 15-loss Spurs. The Nets were playing back-to-back games, having defeated the Bucks the previous day, while the Spurs had rested for two days, giving them an advantage in terms of physical energy. The Nets are aiming to tank this season to secure a high draft pick, whereas the Spurs are looking to make a playoff push. In terms of motivation, the Spurs seem to have the upper hand. Will they be able to win this game? The Spurs' starting lineup includes Paul, Vassell, Barnes, Sohan, and Wen Ban Yan Ma. On the Nets' side, Thomas, Johnson, Simmons, and several other key players are absent. Their starting lineup is Keane, Milton, Smith, Wilson, and Claxton. In the first quarter, Keane and Wilson scored for the Nets, while Wen Ban Yan Ma and Vassell responded for the Spurs, resulting in a score of 5-4 in favor of the Spurs. Wilson, Claxton, and Milton added points for the Nets, while only Sohan managed to score from the free-throw line for the Spurs. The Nets took a 13-6 lead. Kelden made a mid-range shot, followed by consecutive scores from Claxton and Martin, increasing the lead to 14 points. Kelden hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer at the end of the first quarter, leaving the Nets leading 22-11. In the second quarter, Shang Pani made a 3+1, Kelden made both free…