Shake Milton

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Shake Milton.

Fantasy Impact

The move will help open up space and cap for the Lakers to sign Marcus Smart. Milton's $3 million contract for next season would have become fully guaranteed on Sunday.

Shake Milton scored 16 points (5-15 FG, 1-4 3PT, 5-6 FT) to go along with two rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in the Lakers 109-81 loss against the Trail Blazers.

Fantasy Impact

Milton played 43 minutes in a start to end the regular season and took advantage of the opportunity. He will be at the end of the rotation in the playoffs.

Shake Milton benefited from Gabe Vincent’s absence (sore knee) on Thursday, contributing 21 points (7-of-8 FG, 6-of-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one three-pointer in 28 minutes. After scoring just 15 total points across his previous nine games, Milton seized the opportunity to post his best performance of the season for the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact

Despite this strong showing, fantasy managers shouldn’t overreact to one breakout game—Milton’s role and productivity have been minimal thus far. Still, if Vincent remains sidelined for Saturday’s tilt against the Knicks, Milton could warrant a short-term look for those in deeper leagues or in need of streaming options.

Shake Milton is expected to make his debut with the Lakers on Tuesday against the Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact

Dorian Finney-Smith is also expected to make his debut with the Lakers. Milton is unlikely to be on the fantasy radar.

Shake Milton has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers alongside Dorian Finney-Smith. The Nets will receive D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks.

Fantasy Impact

Milton heads to the Lakers with a likely reduced overall role compared to what he saw in Brooklyn recently. He'll compete with Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht off the bench in the backcourt.