Lakers Trade Russell, Mozgov To Nets For Brook Lopez
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) - The Los Angeles Lakers have traded D'Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov to the Nets for center Brook Lopez.
The deal which will also see the Lakers sending its 27th pick in Thursday's draft to the Nets - is expected to be finalized as early as Thursday.
Lakers are trading Tim Mozgov and D'Angelo Russell to Nets for Brook Lopez and 27th pick Thursday, sources say.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2017
If finalized, the deal would save the Lakers $54 million on Mozgov's deal and get back an expiring contract in All-Star center Lopez.
Trade rumors are also heating up ahead of the NBA Draft, including the Lakers possible pursuit of Paul George and LeBron James, according to Wojnarowski.
For the Lakers, this is longer-term play to clear space for Paul George and LeBron James pursuit. Lonzo Ball on way at No.2 https://t.co/KxfdEuAUO0
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2017