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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 for Milton only to immediately waive him days later—a clear miscalculation. Multiple headlines document the swift release, signaling organizational dysfunction and poor roster planning. The quick waiver request before contract guarantees reveal this was fundamentally a failed acquisition. Fans questioned why LA acquired him if they didn't want him, highlighting front-office confusion. Lakers pivoted to signing Marcus Smart, suggesting Milton never fit their actual defensive needs.
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