Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has been traded to the Nets and sources near him have revealed his response to returning to Brooklyn.
The total commerce particulars are as follows:
Nets obtain:D’Angelo RussellMaxwell Lewis3 second-round picks
Lakers obtain:Dorian Finney-SmithShake Milton
Russell might be headed from a fifth seeded Lakers crew, to a twelfth seeded Nets crew – who could not even make the postseason at this stage.
Nonetheless, LA Occasions author Dan Woike stories that DLo is worked up to be heading again to Brooklyn, the place he performed within the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons and he earned his lone All-Star choice.
“An individual near Russell informed The Occasions on situation of anonymity that he’s excited concerning the return to Brooklyn and the possibility to ascertain his worth heading into free company subsequent offseason,’ Woike stated. “Individuals contained in the Lakers’ entrance workplace and locker room additionally praised Russell for accepting a lesser position with the crew this season with out turning into a distraction, displaying a real team-first dedication.”
The Lakers launched an announcement concerning the commerce, the place basic supervisor and vp of basketball operations Rob Pelinka stated, “We need to thank D’Angelo for his second stint with us, the place we celebrated some nice moments and accomplishments on the court docket collectively. We need to want him and Maxwell Lewis nicely of their future endeavors with the Brooklyn Nets.
“With this commerce, we’re thrilled so as to add the physicality, toughness and elite capturing that Dorian Finney-Smith will convey to our core. We additionally tremendously worth the playmaking of Shake Milton. We’re excited for our followers to get each of those gamers out on the court docket.”
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