Lakers Trade D’Angelo Russell
- Updated: June 20, 2017
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of the Vertical, the Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard D’Angelo Russell, and Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Brook Lopez and the 27th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft.
Lakers are trading Tim Mozgov and D’Angelo Russell to Nets for Brook Lopez and 27th pick Thursday, sources say.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 20, 2017
Wojnarowski reported further information.
Lakers shed $54M left on Mozgov deal, Nets get gifted young guard in Russell. Nets needed to flip Lopez expiring contract. https://t.co/KxfdEuAUO0
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 20, 2017
Wojnarowski continued.
For the Lakers, this is longer-term play to clear space for Paul George and LeBron James pursuit. Lonzo Ball on way at No.2 https://t.co/KxfdEuAUO0
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 20, 2017
Russell the former second overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft had shown sparks of stardom at times for the Lakers. However, Los Angeles is looking to get back into the playoffs for the first time since 2013 and looking to add some star power.
By getting rid of Mozgov’s bad contract the Lakers are getting closer to have room for two max contracts in free agency.
As more information surfaces on the Lakers and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.
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