In 2018, the Dallas Mavericks took Shake Milton, a 6-foot-5 guard, out of Southern Methodist University with the No. 54 pick in the NBA draft. He was promptly traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, and by his second or third season in the league, he started to establish himself as something of a spark plug off the bench.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are out of the race on many top trade targets, and could face competition with a new player mentioned in trade rumors.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been exploring an interesting trade deal with Sacramento Kings as their needs intensify.

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Trade talks are heating up for the Los Angeles Lakers. Dillon Brooks is a name being discussed. The Lakers want to add a strong defender. Brooks fits the bill. He can guard top players. This would help LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

The Los Angeles Lakers have spent weeks drawing scrutiny for their inconsistency, defensive lapses, and internal tension. On many nights, they look like a team headed toward a major shakeup. Yet the standings tell a very different story.