NBA free agency has seemingly already reached full swing even before its official start date — 3 p.m. PT on Thursday, when teams can begin negotiating with players. The Los Angeles Lakers focused on reshuffling its backcourt early in the trade period.
The defending champions have agreed to a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder to acquire Dennis Schroder in exchange for Danny Green and Jaden McDaniels, who was taken with the 28th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
The trade potentially indicates Rajon Rondo is set to leave the Lakers in free agency, with the Atlanta Hawks L.