Shake Milton News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Logs 16 points from bench Milton finished Friday's 131-126 loss to Denver with 16 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 28 minutes.

Impact Milton has filled in aptly amid the Lakers' myriad of absences. The seventh-year pro Jumped up the depth chart due to Gabe Vincent's (knee) absence, and he has the potential to stay where he is in the rotation due to Vincent's recent struggles. Milton will show some flashes while the team is depleted, but he'll face an uphill battle for minutes once Luka Doncic (calf) and Vincent return.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points Milton accumulated 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 136-115 victory over the Pelicans.

Impact Austin Reaves missed his second straight game with a calf issue, but remains day-to-day. Gabe Vincent wasn't able to generate much offense in the first unit, while Milton and Dalton Knecht combined to score 25 points off the bench. Milton will find minutes hard to come by once Reaves is healthy again, however.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Limited role continues Milton closed with one rebound over three minutes during Saturday's 123-100 win over the Nuggets.

Impact Milton continues to be used sparingly off the bench for the Lakers, having played fewer than 10 minutes in four of the past five games. The arrival of Luka Doncic basically puts a nail in the coffin when it comes to opportunities for Milton. Barring injuries to other players, he will likely spend the remainder of the season on the fringes of the rotation.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up off bench in victory Milton logged 21 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Thursday's 134-96 win over Washington.

Impact Milton got extended playing time off the bench Thursday due to the Lakers being a bit shorthanded and due to the nature of the blowout contest, provided a nice offensively lift by finishing as one of three Los Angeles players with 20 or more points. Milton posted his second-highest scoring total of the season, having surpassed the 20-point mark in three outings.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Plays three minutes in win Milton ended with two points (2-2 FT) and three assists over three minutes during Thursday's 117-96 victory over Boston.

Impact Milton received minutes in garbage time following two consecutive DNP's via coach's decision. The 28-year-old has struggled to carve out a role with his new team, and in seven appearances with the Lakers, he has averaged 2.1 points across 8.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Little impact in win Milton logged four points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and three rebounds over 16 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Much like Dorian Finney-Smith, Milton hasn't made much of an impact in Los Angeles since being traded to the Lakers. In two games with his new team, he has shot 4-for-9 from the floor, scoring 10 points, grabbing five rebounds and no assists.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Lakers debut Milton will make his debut with the Lakers against the Cavaliers on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact After being traded to the Lakers recently, Milton is set to make his debut for Los Angeles on Monday. Milton could see a decent amount of minutes off the bench with his new team to help fill the void left by D'Angelo Russell, who heads to Brooklyn as result of the trade.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers trade D'Angelo Russell to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton

The Lakers have traded guard D'Angelo Russell to the Nets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton.

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Lakers trade D'Angelo Russell to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton

Lakers deal D'Angelo Russell to Nets, get Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton The Los Angeles Lakers traded guard D’Angelo Russell, forward Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunda...

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

D'Angelo Russell trade grades: Lakers upgrade depth with Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton; Nets add picks | Sporting News Canada Grading how the Lakers and Nets did in the D'Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton trade

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers Part Ways with D'Angelo Russell in Trade for 'Much Needed Wing Depth' Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton are on their way to the Lakers, per reports.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers Land Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in Blockbuster Deal With Nets The Lakers have made a trade to shore up their rotation.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Shipped to Lakers The Nets traded Milton and Dorian Finney-Smith to the Lakers on Sunday in exchange for D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Milton had been playing well for the Nets, averaging 11.2 points, 3.1 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 24.5 minutes across his past 15 appearances, including a 16-point, 12-assist double-double against the Spurs on Friday during his first start of the season. However, the veteran guard is looking at a reduced role in Los Angeles, as he'll likely compete with Gabe Vincent for backup minutes behind Austin Reaves, Max Christie, Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish. Milton's first chance to make his Lakers debut will come Tuesday against the Cavaliers.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double Friday Milton notched 16 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 96-87 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Milton made his first start of the season Friday due to the absence of Ben Simmons (lower back injury management), and the journeyman responded by notching a double-double. The 12 dimes were a season-high mark for Milton, and the veteran is riding a solid stretch of play with double-digit points in five of his previous seven appearances, including a season-high 20-point output in the Dec. 26 win over the Bucks.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Erupts for 20 points in win Milton had 20 points (7-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 23 minutes during Thursday's 111-105 victory over Milwaukee.

Impact Milton delivered his second-highest mark in scoring of the season in an efficient outing Thursday. The 28-year-old has received an uptick in playing time of late, and over his last 10 appearances, he has averaged 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 22.9 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Invisible in loss Milton closed with four points (1-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals over 19 minutes during Monday's 110-95 loss to the Heat.

Impact Milton had a nightmare showing in the loss after two straight games with double-digit points. Despite this dud, Milton is someone that deep-league fantasy managers will want to keep tabs on with the Nets rumored to be looking to unload Cameron Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith (calf).

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could see larger role Milton supplied five points (2-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 130-101 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact With Dennis Schroder now in Los Angeles, Milton moves up the depth chart by default and will have the opportunity to lock down the backup point guard minutes. He's played well in a limited role so far this season, hitting 45.5 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from beyond the arc with averages of 6.2 points, 2.0 assists, 1.8 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 16.4 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 22 points in loss Milton provided 22 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 123-100 loss to the Magic.

Impact Milton scored a season-high 22 points, playing at least 20 minutes for the fourth straight game. The Nets are dealing with a few injuries at the moment, presenting Milton with an unexpected opportunity. As long as they are running with limited backcourt resources, Milton could continue to play a meaningful role, albeit off the bench.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 12 minutes in win Milton had five points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and four rebounds over 12 minutes during Monday's 106-104 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Through seven appearances, this was Milton's third time seeing minutes in the double digits. He's facing an uphill battle for playing time on a nightly basis, and he remains well off the fantasy radar in most formats for the foreseeable future.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 17 minutes in loss Milton finished with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and two assists over 17 minutes during Friday's 116-101 loss to Orlando.

Impact Milton saw meaningful minutes, yet failed to make any noise when it came to tangible production. Despite a somewhat fantasy-friendly game, it doesn't appear as though Milton is going to be afforded a consistent role in Brooklyn. Should he step into a larger role at any point, he would be a name to watch. For now, he can be safely ignored across most formats.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Brooklyn Milton signed a 3-year, $9 million contract with the Knicks on Thursday before being shipped, along with Bojan Bogdanovic, to the Nets as part of the sign-and-trade that will send...

Impact While the final two years of Milton's contract are non-guaranteed, he will have an opportunity to compete for backcourt minutes in a rebuilding Nets squad. In 2023-24, Milton averaged 4.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 12.1 minutes across 48 total appearances for the Pistons, Timberwolves and Knicks.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cracks rotation in blowout loss Milton supplied three points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and one assist across 15 minutes during Sunday's 121-89 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference S...

Impact Milton saw his first minutes of the postseason, playing the entire fourth quarter of what was an ugly loss. The series is now tied at 2-2, however, the Pacers have all the momentum heading back to New York. Assuming the next game is a tighter affair, don't expect to see Milton in the rotation.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially signs, available Tuesday Milton officially signed with the Knicks and will be available against the Hawks on Tuesday, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports.

Impact Milton agreed to a buyout with the Pistons on Friday and needed to wait until he cleared waivers to join the Knicks. While he'll be available Tuesday, Milton isn't guaranteed playing time, though there'll be depth minutes available if Jalen Brunson (knee) is downgraded to out.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

To join Knicks Milton will join the Knicks once he clears waivers, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact Milton and the Pistons agreed to a contract buyout Friday, and it didn't take long for the guard to find a new home. Because that transaction happened before the Friday deadline, Milton will be eligible for the playoffs. He's likely looking at a limited role off the bench on his new team.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bought out by Detroit Detroit and Milton agreed to a contract buyout Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Both sides were able to complete this transaction before the March 1 deadline, so Milton will maintain his playoff eligibility. He's expected to draw interest from several contenders, and it was very clear that he was never really in Detroit's plans since he was acquired from Minnesota.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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