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Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images By trading away D’Angelo Russell, the Lakers are putting a signifcant amount of responsibilty and trust in Austin Reaves’ hands. After nearly two years of dust settling on Rob Pelinka’s phone, the Lakers have finally made a trade. On Sunday, the team dealt away D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets … [Read more...] about The Lakers are betting on Austin Reaves’ on-ball leap

Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images The Lakers pulling off a trade in December had everyone surprise, including those around the NBA. While many were calling for it, few realistically expected the Lakers to make a trade before the calendar even turned to 2025. However, even amidst the team’s best winning run of the season, vice president of basketball operations Rob … [Read more...] about Lakers ‘surprised’ many around NBA by trading for Dorian Finney-Smith

Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers have traded D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-roud picks to the Nets and will acquire Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. After weeks of trade rumors, the Lakers have finally made a deal, reportedly trading D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks for Dorrian Finney-Smith … [Read more...] about Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell, picks to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton

Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images With Dorian Finney-Smith reportedly joining the Lakers, we already know JJ Redick is a fan of the forward based on his previous comments during his podcasting days. With the Lakers reportedly trading D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, fans might wonder what coach JJ … [Read more...] about Old posts reveal Dorian Finney-Smith has always been a JJ Redick favorite

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images With Dorian Finney-Smith joining the Lakers, vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka has gone on the record describing what the forward can contribute to the team. On Sunday, the Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and second-round picks to the Nets in exchange for Dorrian Finney Smith and Shake Milton. The … [Read more...] about Rob Pelinka says Dorian Finney-Smith brings ‘physicality, toughness and elite shooting’ to Lakers