Lakers Trade D'Angelo Russell for Finney-Smith

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. This marks Russell's return to the Nets, where he previously played before being traded in 2017. Finney-Smith, known for his versatility and three-point shooting, was a target for the Cleveland Cavaliers but is now headed to Los Angeles to bolster the Lakers' wing depth. The trade also allows the Lakers to improve their financial flexibility under the salary cap. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers, who had shown interest in Finney-Smith, will need to address their bench depth as they aim for a championship run. The trade deadline is nearing, prompting teams like the Cavaliers to explore other potential deals to enhance their rosters.