"Rob Pelinka put the trash out" - Lakers fans in frenzy as D'Angelo Russell gets traded for $55 million Nets forward

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Los Angeles Lakers have traded D'Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets. (Credits: IMAGN)

The Los Angeles Lakers are making a big move.

Following an inconsistent start to the season, Rob Pelinka added another defensive-oriented forward to help his team.

Per a report by ESPN's Shams Charania, the Lakers agreed to send D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.

Russell had been tangled up in trade rumors dating back to last season, and he wasn't much of a fan favorite in Los Angeles.

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Needless to say, fans quickly took to social media to share their thoughts on it.

"rob pelinka put the trash out," one fan bluntly said.
"D-Lo back in Brooklyn," another one added.
"Let’s gooo!! 1st of more moves!!" a hopeful fan added.
"they were upset with his performance last night," a fan said of Russell.
"FINALLY GOT RID OF D-LO," a happy fan chimed in.
"Mid for mid," another fan said.

We are still weeks away from the NBA trade deadline, so the Lakers will likely look for other reinforcements to bolster their roster.

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