Lakers, Nets Involved In Major Deal Ahead Of NBA Draft

Ahead of Thursday’s NBA Draft, The LA Lakers have traded former No. 2 pick D’Angelo Russell and Tim Mozgov to the Nets for Brook Lopez and the 27th pick.

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

Lakers shed $54M left on Mozgov deal, Nets get gifted young guard in Russell. Nets needed to flip Lopez expiring contract. https://t.co/KxfdEuAUO0

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2017

This trade seems to indicate the Lakers will be taking Lonzo Ball with the 2nd pick.