The Los Angeles Lakers get their first look at D’Angelo Russell back at Crypto.com Arena, but this time in a different uniform, as they host the Brooklyn Nets seeking to stay in the top six in the Western Conference.

The Los Angeles Lakers, at long last, acquired the rangy 3-and-D wing they have needed for quite some time on Sunday. They obtained forward Dorian Finney-Smith, as well as guard Shake Milton, from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade that sent out D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks.

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a trade to shore up their rotation. Los Angeles is sending point guard D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks to the Nets. In exchange, the team is landing forward Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.

Los Angeles Lakers sixth man small forward Dorian Finney-Smith has been ruled out for what would have been his first clash with his last team, the Brooklyn Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced their trade with the Brooklyn Nets, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.

D’Angelo Russell is heading back to Brooklyn, as the Lakers have traded the veteran in exchange for Shake Milton and Dorian Finney-Smith.

Davis is grappling with left plantar fasciitis and James is managing a lingering left foot injury. As has been the case for months, bench big men Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood will wait at least another game to make their 2024-25 NBA season debuts,