It feels like a lifetime ago, but in reality, only a few months have passed since the infamous tape recorded by D’Angelo Russell of Nick Young talking about his extracurricular activities outside of his relationship with rapper Iggy Azalea was released. At the time, it appeared to be the straw that broke the camel’s back; the final event that would ultimately cause the Los Angeles Lakers to severe their ties with the role player known as “Swaggy P.”
Throughout last summer, rumors persisted that the Lakers were diligently working to trade Young, and if they were unsuccessful they would consider waiving him.