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Grade Acquired G Shake Milton and F Dorian Finney-Smith from Brooklyn in exchange for F Maxwell Lewis, G D'Angelo Russell and draft consideration.
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Lakers traded D'Angelo Russell for Shake Milton, then immediately waived Milton before his guarantee date. Five separate reports confirm the waiver, indicating front office miscalculation or pivot planning. Acquiring then releasing Milton within days signals poor roster construction and trade execution. Fans questioned why Lakers made the deal if they couldn't commit to Milton long-term. Los Angeles pivoted toward Marcus Smart instead, revealing Milton was merely a trade asset, not a basketball solution.
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