NBA Trade Deadline: Lakers Stronger Despite Losing Fan-Favorite Derek Fisher

Derek Fisher is no longer part of the Los Angeles Lakers, meaning the incoming pieces have a great deal to live up to. 

First, the important aspects to a wild Thursday that ended with one Lakers star being sent packing and a young guard with pick-and-roll sensibilities coming in. 

Here is a breakdown of the trades that affected the Purple and Gold at trade deadline time. Via ESPN. 

Trade 1

Lakers trade: Derek Fisher and 2012 first-round pick to Hous...

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