LOS ANGELES — The Lakers dramatically changed the composition of their roster, trading Russell Westbrook to Utah in a three-team deal Wednedsay that will bring back former Lakers draft pick D’Angelo Russell from the Minnesota Timberwolves and also net guard Malik Beasley and forward Jared Vanderbilt from the Jazz.
The Lakers will also send a protected 2027 first-round draft pick to the Jazz, according to people familiar with the deal who aren’t authorized to speak about it publicly.
The Lakers are excited to get young players Russell, Beasley and Vanderbilt, addressing the shooting issues that have plagued them throughout the season, sources said.
