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NBA trade grades: Breaking down the most impactful deals

Dorian Finney-Smith provides the Lakers a versatile frontcourt player and some needed luxury tax relief. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6 but the deals continue with the Los Angeles Lakers bolstering their bench and the Brooklyn Nets continuing to pile up their draft assets.

On Sunday, the Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Nets in exchange for D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks. It's the second notable move for the rebuilding Nets in December after sending Dennis Schroder to the Golden State Warriors.

We grade both sides of the latest Lakers-Nets trade, as well as all the NBA's major deals and break down the ramifications for all teams and players involved.

Jump to a deal:
Lakers get Finney-Smith; Russell to Nets
Schroder provides Curry, Warriors depth
Pacers get help at center after Miami deal

Finney-Smith gives Lakers flexibility, on and off the court

Los Angeles Lakers get:

F Dorian Finney-Smith
G Shake Milton

Brooklyn Nets get:

G D'Angelo Russell
F Maxwell Lewis
Three second-round picks (2027, 2030 and 2031)