As trade season in the NBA kicks into full gear, a couple of big-market teams headed in opposite directions swung a deal Sunday. Here’s what to make of the D’Angelo Russell trade, which sees Russell move from Los Angeles to Brooklyn for the second time in his career.
Lakers receive: Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
Nets receive: D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, Three second-round picks (2027, 2030, 2031)
Lakers inch closer to finding right mix
For the Lakers, this trade is all about balance. Finney-Smith and Milton don’t carry the same name recognition or natural talent as Russell, but they should make more of an impact than a pure talent comparison would indicate by providing head coach JJ Redick with extra balance and…