We buy out Russell's contract he becomes a free agent and the other two from the lakers. Never see the court work out deal to buy out this year then they can go get paid next year instead of 2 Years from now. Non of them ever see the court for Portland just major cap relief next season. Now the nuggets 2 players have a chance at becoming major contributors in Portland. Nuggets get scoring Lakers get someone who makes it easier to move on from James and Portland gets draft picks and young talent.