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When the Detroit Pistons acquired Shake Milton in 2024, they did the veteran a solid by letting him go shortly after trading for him. At the time, the Pistons were having one of the worst seasons the NBA has seen.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 27

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 25

Lakers Notes: Major Trade Update, Shake Milton Signs, Luka Doncic Extension Incoming?

An NBA insider revealed whether or not the Lakers and Suns are still discussing a trade. The Suns recently claimed former Laker Jordan Goodwin off waivers after he was waived for Marcus Smart.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 25

Former Lakers Guard Shake Milton Signs With KK Partizan

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have made a trade this offseason, but they still found ways to improve the roster in free agency. The Lakers were able to sign Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart after they were waived by the Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards, respectively.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / July 25

Former Sixers Guard Reportedly Makes Move to Serbian League

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Veteran Guard Bolts NBA Days After Lakers Move

For guard Shake Milton, the 28-year-old, seven-year NBA veteran who came to L.A. as a filler player in the D'Angelo Russell trade last December, perhaps the writing was on the wall.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 24

Former Knicks Guard Makes Big Career Move

A former New York Knicks reserve is shaking things up for his next act. Per Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews, Shake Milton will join Serbian club Partizan Belgrade.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 24

Lakers’ Shake Milton Already Finds New Home Days After Release, Signs 2-Year Deal

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Shake Milton has found a new home. More news: Lakers’ Luka Doncic Has Reportedly Already Agreed to Massive Contract Extension With LA Days after the Lakers waived him, Milton will take his talents overseas.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24

Lakers’ Marcus Smart replaced makes next career move

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Shake Milton is heading overseas. According to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews, Milton has agreed to a two-year deal with Partizan Belgrade, marking the end of his seven-season NBA career — at least for now.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 24

The NBA is Likely Losing Another Guard to Europe

In the past several years, it has become a trend for players to leave the NBA and look for more playing time and better opportunities in Europe. While no superstar or star player has made that move at the height of their careers, role players and those who do not get enough playing time in the NBA have continued to do so.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 23

LA Lakers Cut Candidate Clears NBA Waivers

Another stint goes down as short-lived for the former Detroit Pistons guard, Shake Milton. Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers waived Milton in order to make room for their Marcus Smart acquisition.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / July 22

Shake Milton Clears Waivers, Enters Free Agency

Veteran NBA guard Shake Milton officially cleared waivers Tuesday after being released by the Los Angeles Lakers, per the RealGM transactions log. Milton is now an unrestricted free agent and likely to draw a fair amount of interest ahead of training camp in the fall.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 21

Lakers Officially Release Guard After Disappointing Tenure in LA

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / July 20

Lakers waive guards Shake Milton, Jordan Goodwin

The Los Angeles Lakers waived guards Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin, the team announced on Sunday night in moves creating roster space for the expected signing of veteran guard Marcus Smart.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 20

Lakers Waive Guards Shake Milton & Jordan Goodwin

The Los Angeles Lakers have requested waivers on guards Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin, the team announced on Sunday evening. Milton was acquired by the Lakers last December along with Dorian Finney-Smith in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and draft compensation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / July 20

Los Angeles Lakers Release 7-Year NBA Player

Shake Milton spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers. The former SMU star finished the year with averages of 5.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 45.3% from the field and 35.8% from the three-point range in 57 games.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / July 20

Lakers Waiving Shake Milton To Create Room For Marcus Smart, More Moves Likely

The Lakers are waiving guard Shake Milton and his $3 million contract for the 2025-26 season, according to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move is part of a broader cap-clearing effort as Los Angeles prepares to officially add veteran guard Marcus Smart.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / July 20

Lakers Waive Player After Signing Ex-Grizzlies Guard Marcus Smart

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have made the major splash during the offseason that many were expecting, but they did add some key figures. Most recently, the team added former Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 20

Shake Milton Waived Prior To Contract Guarantee Date

The Los Angeles Lakers had until July 20 to decide whether or not they would guarantee Shake Milton’s one-year, $3 million contract for the 2025-26 season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 19

Shaquille O’Neal Believes Lakers Still Need To Add Shooting To Roster

As it currently stands, the Los Angeles Lakers have a full roster. While the team could choose to waive the non-guaranteed contract of Shake Milton to create another roster spot and bring in another player, the big moves for this team this offseason are likely done.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / July 8

Los Angeles Lakers Could Release Veteran NBA Guard

Shake Milton was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers (via the Brooklyn Nets) during the middle of the 2024-25 season. He finished the year with averages of 5.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 45.3% from the field and 35.8% from the three-point range in 57 games.