The Los Angeles Lakers made their first big move of the season when they traded away D'Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Three second-round picks were also sent to Brooklyn in the deal from the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard D'Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton.

D'Angelo Russell has been one of the more streaky players in the entire NBA since beginning his career nine years ago, a trend which continued over into his second stint with the Lakers beginning at the 2023 trade deadline.

Once he found his way back to the Lakers in 2023, former All-Star guard D'Angelo Russell celebrated being given a second chance with the franchise. But not even two full seasons after his return, Russell was traded again to another one of his former teams.

The Los Angeles Lakers made a notable move on Sunday, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for former lottery pick

The Lakers made a shocking trade on Sunday moving D'Angelo Russell to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and here is a grade for the move.

D'Angelo Russell is excited for second his opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets after being traded away by the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers are adding more size and shooting while ridding themselves of a player who struggled to find his way alongside LeBron and AD.

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell is excited for a new opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets as his free agency looms.

L.A. sends Maxwell Lewis and 3 future second-round picks to Brooklyn as part of the deal for Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.