Out of nowhere on Monday, the Lakers finally pulled the trigger on a trade for Rui Hachimura, sending out Kendrick Nunn and a trio of second-round picks. It’s a move that will have a ripple effect both across the league as it could signal the unofficial start of trade season as well as within the Lakers.
Those are the focus of today's reports and headlines.
Stepping right into the lineup
The Lakers’ trade for Hachimura addressed a dire need for size on the wing that the roster has long had and only came at the cost of decluttering their crowdy backcourt, an added bonus.