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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Lakers Trade D’Angelo Russell, Timofey Mozgov For Brook Lopez And Nets’ Draft Pick Kyle Kuzma
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Lakers Trade D’Angelo Russell, Timofey Mozgov For Brook Lopez And Nets’ Draft Pick Kyle Kuzma

Ryan Ward
Published: 06/22/2017
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Lakers Trade D’angelo Russell, Timofey Mozgov For Brook Lopez And Nets’ Draft Pick Kyle Kuzma
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The Los Angeles Lakers trading D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets for veteran center Brook Lopez and a first-round draft pick has been made official. News of the blockbuster deal surfaced two days ago but was made official by the team during the NBA Draft on Thursday.

The Lakers Twitter account announced the news as the team drafted Kyle Kuzma out of Utah with the 27th pick in the first round:

OFFICIAL: Lakers acquire Brook Lopez and 27th overall draft pick Kyle Kuzma in a trade with Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/CKG5RPlDc6

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 23, 2017

Although many expected the new Lakers regime to make some trades this summer, dealing Russell right out of the gate for a veteran center and a draft pick was a bit surprising. Shedding Mozgov’s salary was a step in the right direction as it gives the team more flexibility with their cap space, but using Russell to make the move still has some wondering what’s next.

All the speculation heading into the draft on Thursday was centered around Paul George and what seems to be the inevitable arrival of the superstar in Los Angeles. George, however, wasn’t traded before the trade nor in the first round despite rumors of the Boston Celtics potentially making a strong play for the perennial All-Star.

As it stands, the Lakers got their man in Lonzo Ball with the No. 2 pick and have brought in an upgrade the center position with Lopez as well as a talented young player in Kuzma. Where the team goes from here is anyone’s guess, but there could be more fireworks on the horizon.

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Ryan Ward is a Reporter/Editor and shares duties of being a Social Media Manager on a daily basis at Lakers Nation. As a credentialed member of the media, Ryan covers Lakers home games, press conferences as well as interviewing players from both the NBA and NFL. A Los Angeles native, but born and bred in the UK. Long-suffering Raiders fan and a Liverpool supporter since birth.
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