Lakers Acquire Bullock From Pistons

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Reggie Bullock from the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday for rookie guard Svi Mykhailiuk and a future second-round draft pick.

Bullock is a sixth-year pro who began his NBA career across town with the Clippers. He is averaging 12.1 points per game and hitting 38.8 percent of his 3-point attempts this season while starting 44 games for Detroit.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Reggie Bullock #25 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on January 21, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Bullock played his way into a starting role with the Pistons over the past two seasons. He is a career 39.8 percent shooter from 3-point range.

His outside shooting will fill a major need for the Lakers, who are the NBA's second-worst 3-point shooting team at 33.4 percent. He is in the final season of a contract paying him $2.5 million, keeping the Lakers' payroll flexible for summer moves.

Bullock also is a close friend of Lakers swingman Brandon Ingram. They are both from tiny Kinston, North Carolina.

Mykhailiuk was a second-round pick by the Lakers out of Kansas, and he impressed the team enough to earn a regular role on the NBA roster. The Ukrainian shooter averaged 3.2 points in 39 games.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers sets up a play against the Golden State Warriors during their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Warriors 123-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles has lost six of eight heading into a game at Boston on Thursday night, a few hours after the trade deadline passes.

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