The Los Angeles Lakers have officially wrapped up a historic seven-team trade involving Kevin Durant. The record-breaking deal, finalized on Sunday, reshapes the NBA landscape and adds new firepower to the Lakers’ roster ahead of the upcoming season.
ESPN insider Shams Charania revealed the full details of the complex trade on Sunday afternoon through social media, confirming the involvement of several key players and draft picks across the league.
The deal, already being called one of the most intricate in NBA history, follows the Lakers’ bold move to acquire Luka Doncic—a blockbuster that sent shockwaves across the league.
The Los Angeles Lakers quietly secured another valuable asset in Adou Thiero through the multi-team deal. The 6-foot-8 rookie is expected to bolster the Lakers’ depth on the wing, providing much-needed size, athleticism, and defensive versatility off the bench.
Who is Adou Thiero?- Played two seasons at Kentucky before transferring to Arkansas in 2024
– Excelled as a Junior with the Razorbacks, averaging:
– 15.1 points per game
– 5.8 rebounds per game
– 54.5% field goal shooting
– Known for his physicality and two-way potential
– Struggles from beyond the arc, shooting just:
– 25.6% from three last season
– 28.4% for his college career
Despite concerns about his perimeter shot, Thiero’s athletic profile and defensive ability have many Lakers fans excited about his potential impact in Los Angeles.
The addition of Thiero and Doncic signals the Lakers’ aggressive approach to building a championship-caliber roster around their existing core. With the trade now finalized, attention turns to how quickly the new-look Lakers can build chemistry and integrate their new pieces before the season begins.
For a franchise known for blockbuster moves, this seven-team trade—combined with the Doncic acquisition—cements the Lakers as one of the most talked-about teams heading into the 2024-25 NBA season.
