Reports: Lakers acquire G Bullock from Pistons

Reports: Lakers acquire G Bullock from Pistons

Amid rumors surrounding the Lakers' pursuit of star big man Anthony Davis, Los Angeles reportedly is adding a guard. The Detroit Pistons are sending veteran guard Reggie Bullock to the Lakers in exchange for rookie guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and a draft pick, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday night.

According to The Undefeated's Marc Spears, the Pistons will get a second-round selection in the deal. Bullock, 27, would be heading back to Los Angeles. He played his first 1 1/2 pro seasons with the Clippers, who made him a first-round draft pick (No. 25 overall) out of North Carolina in 2013.

Bullock spent a partial season with the Phoenix Suns after he was part of the three-team deal that sent Austin Rivers to the Clippers. In July 2015, Phoenix dealt him to Detroit, along with Danny Granger and Marcus Morris, in exchange for a 2020 second-round draft pick. In 44 games this season, Bullock is averaging 12.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He had 19 points and seven rebounds Tuesday in the Pistons' 105-92 road win over the New York Knicks.

Mykhailiuk, 21, is averaging 3.3 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 39 games for the Lakers. Los Angeles selected the Ukraine native in the second round last year (No. 47 overall) out of Kansas. Per ESPN, Mykhailiuk is in the opening season of a three-year, $4.6 million contract while Bullock's contract expires at the season's end.

--Field Level Media

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