Brooklyn Nets Receive: G/F Malik Beasley, 2024 Second-Round Pick (LAC via LAL), 2025 Second-Round Pick (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F Dorian Finney-Smith
With that said, sometimes, you answer the door – and opportunity has already rang and ran.
This happens to NBA teams as well. A team could do everything in their power to maximize a championship window. That doesn’t mean they’ll win an NBA championship.
Just ask the Nets. It was only recently that this team had Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving on their roster. What happened?
Too much to recall in this slide. In short, Durant is a Sun, and Harden and Irving are both free agents. Neither will be rejoining the Nets this summer.
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This team tried to take advantage of their opportunity, and they failed.
Does this deal get them back on track?