Lakers' G League affiliate lands Jahmir Young for Kylor Kelley's rights

The Coachella Valley Lakers acquired G League returning-player guard Jahmir Young from the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Miami's affiliate. In return, Sioux Falls gets center Kylor Kelley's returning rights and a 2027 G League first-round pick.

Young averaged 26.0 points, 8.9 assists and 4.6 rebounds last season and earned All-NBA G League Second Team honors, while Kelley posted 8.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 19 games for the Lakers' former affiliate. The Skyforce say it is undecided whether Kelley will play for them this season.

Kelley LAL → MIA | Young MIA → LAL

Jahmir Young Kylor Kelley

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