Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka commented on the trade, which brought point guard D`Angelo Russell and forwards Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt to the team.


We are thrilled to have D`Angelo, Malik and Jarred join our organization and are confident their talents will enhance the Lakers` chances of finishing the season strong. Thanks to this trade, we added perimeter defense with switching capabilities and a long-range threat, as well as improved rebounding.


We welcome D`Angelo back to the Lakers family and look forward to seeing him back in the purple and gold in front of our emotional fans.


Of course, we want to thank Russell, Juan and Damian for their time in Los Angeles and wish them and their families nothing but success in the future, " Pelinka said.






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