Dorian Finney-Smith traded to Lakers for D’Angelo Russell + picks. Right move?
Over the weekend, the Brooklyn Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to the Los Angeles Lakers for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks. It’s a somewhat surprising move in that it brings D-Lo back to Brooklyn. The Locked on Nets guys discuss the trade, what it means for Brooklyn and what Sean Marks reportedly turned down from the Memphis Grizzlies.
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23 Comments
Nets gave up a point guard; now the nets got a point guard. Maybe the nets actually got better?
Now my question is? Will BS still he in the starting lineup? Cause he’d fit better coming off the bench to run the offense when Dlo comes out the game or slot him at the 5 when Clax comes out. Dlo will add floor spacing and vision.
I honestly don’t have any idea what Mark is thinking. Say what you want about Russell when he gets hot, she can go on a 10 game hot streak that’s just the type of player he is and now he’s extra motivated being that he’s a free agent and there’s gonna be less scrutiny with the nets? In the end, if Russell plays what he’s capable of playing, then you got better not worse in this trade and when Cam comes back?
I will say this again this team is not gonna be good but they’re not bad enough where they’re gonna be able to make up ground on the wizards of the world and with that you got a hope strap is more like 15 deep not six.
Why the lakers ? They had to be better offers out there for DFS
I feel sorry for Dorian such a nice guy going to a toxic environment
The Grizzlies tried to screw the Nets… They wanted the 2nd round pick back… Say Memphis finishes 5th to the bottom of the first round and the nets finish at a top 5 pick in the second round… That’s only 10 positions to have to keep paying the second player for 2 years… So basically the Lakers offer was the best and it wasn’t even close…
Don’t think this is a good fit if they want to tank. Think D-Lo going to play better in Brooklyn. He’s not going to have the pressure of LeBron hanging over him.
Folks every time this year, Doug has told us that we shouldn’t be worried about a player coming in and outperforming and ruining the tank. He has been wrong.
We have all been wrong about this team and I think should be very concerned because we have a coach that can turn turds into gold so if anybody could rejuvenate Russell, it’s Jordie.
What is Russell do really well pick and roll what did Dennis do? Really well pick and roll plug Russell into that position you’re back to where you were before.
Ironically, Max Lewis & Dariq Whitehead were my two favorite 'Sleepers' for the 23' Draft. I know Lewis struggled post-Draft but I'd like to see him get a 2nd chance w/ the Nets.
DFS is going to be a great fit next to Lebron and Davis. He's going to feast with open corner 3s off passes from Lebron. And we already know about his versatile defense
I wouldn't be surprised if DLo starts hitting his 3's, regains his confidence, avg like 20pts & 6ast and 'helps' the Nets win 3 or 4 more games than DFS would've.
I would have preferred an FRP for Dorian but since The Grizzlies weren't really serious with their offer, Marks got the best he could with the Lakers deal. The return salary is confusing to me, Dennis who was expiring was traded because he was winning us games so trading for another expiring guard who is better offensively doesn't make sense. Is possibly getting another 2nder before the deadline worth it? when they have 16 2nds, Dlo should've been rerouted or waived. Playing him so he can find a job elsewhere while hurting our lottery odds just doesn't make sense.
I thought Dfs was a decent dude. He showed his true classless colors. I’ll never root for that bum
DLo and Cam Thomas will be a ton of fun to watch play on offense
What's next a Max deal for Ben 4 years 185 mil…..
I think Cam Johnson ends up on OKC, too many rumors linking the 2 and Nic Claxton to Memphis for Santi Aldama as well
They better have a plan b with D lo cause we been down this road before and the sign said Dead End !!
giving a 40% 3s for a 30% 3s is another smart move , like taking Simmons , what else do you expect ? O yes, may be giving a new 200 milions contract to Simmons, and staying framed forever …
At best, we get some Dennis Schroder like performances from DLo. At worst, it’s like the second Dinwiddie reunion
Dlo was always the player the Lakers were going to offer in a trade.
Welcome back D'Lo❗❗❗
I would consider giving Russell a 4 year extension as he heads into his prime at a 12 million to 15 million range. He isn't getting much more in free agency and he can be important in a quick turnaround.
All these fools do is talk about Cooper Flagg. Give up all your good players for a hype that can score 20 but give up 30. Nets wonder why they always REBUILDING.👈🤡