Lakers Acquire Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in Trade with Nets

The Lakers bolster their roster with defensive versatility and shooting as Finney-Smith and Milton join the team ahead of their championship pursuit.

• The Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.
• Dorian Finney-Smith, a 3-and-D forward, brings defensive versatility and elite three-point shooting to the Lakers, averaging 10.4 points and shooting 43.5% from beyond the arc this season.
• Shake Milton, a guard who can handle the ball and shoot effectively, adds depth to the Lakers' backcourt after averaging 7.4 points and 38.9% three-point shooting with the Nets.
• Head coach JJ Redick, a former teammate of both players, praised their toughness, experience, and ability to fit seamlessly into the team's system and culture.
• The Lakers aim to integrate their new acquisitions quickly, pending physical exams, as they continue their push for an 18th NBA championship.

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