The Lakers have added one of the league’s top long-distance threats, as Reggie Bullock will become the next to don the purple and gold. Bullock — who was acquired from Detroit on Wednesday in exchange for Svi Mykhailiuk and a future second-round pick — is in the midst of the best season of his six-year career. Elite beyond the arc, the 27-year-old currently ranks 12th in the NBA in made 3-pointers, tying Kyrie Irving and Bradley Beal with 2.6 made treys per game. The 6-foot-7, 205-pound wing is hitting those 3s at a 38.8 percent clip — best among both the Pistons and Lakers. Reggie Bullock brings top-level shooting to a team that needs it. • Currently ranks 12th in the NBA in made 3s (2.6) on a 38.8% clip. • Last year, shot the league's 2nd-best 3-point percentage (44.5%). • Excellent off screens, handoffs and spot-ups. pic.twitter.com/A0GAEAQLrb — Joey Ramirez (@JoeyARamirez) February 6, 2019 The best part about Bullock’s game is his shooting versatility, as he can fill the bucket off a variety of different looks. He is an excellent catch-and-shoot scorer, averaging 6.9 points off such attempts — fourth-most in the league behind only Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Buddy Hield. LeBron James and Rajon Rondo are two of the league’s best at finding spot-up shooters on pick-and-rolls. Those possessions (and James’ post-ups) lead to many catch-and-shoot opportunities, though the Lakers have struggled to convert them. L.A. shoots the league’s worst percentage on catch-and-shoot attempts (33.1), so Bullock should serve as a much-needed buoy in that department. Reggie Bullock ranks 4th in the NBA in scoring on catch-and-shoot shots (6.9), with only Steph, Klay and Buddy Hield averaging more. Look for him to be the go-to guy when LeBron draws double-teams. Lakers currently just 28th in catch-and-shoot scoring and 29th in percentage. pic.twitter.com/r20OeKASGY — Joey Ramirez (@JoeyARamirez) February 6, 2019 Bullock also promises to become a huge part of the Lakers’ playbook given his ability to consistently strike out of designed actions. This year he ranks in the 93rd percentile as a scorer off screens, averaging 1.24 points per possession. He was also elite last season, placing among the 92nd percentile (1.28 ppp). Bullock is also an active screen-setter himself and often diverts the defense’s attention by placing his own pick before darting around someone else’s. Techniques like these have led to his robust 45.8 percentage on corner 3’s. Reggie Bullock is an absolute marksman when it comes to shooting off screens. Ranks in the 93rd percentile this year (1.24 points per possession) and was among the 92nd last season (1.28). Going to be a fun chess piece for the offensive game plans. pic.twitter.com/XNzCFbvqdr — Joey Ramirez (@JoeyARamirez) February 6, 2019 Much of Detroit’s offense revolved around having Bullock orbit around its playmaking bigs: Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond. These actions served essentially as screens for Bullock, who ranks third in the NBA in scoring off handoffs (2.6), behind only J.J. Redick and Damian Lillard. Most of those handoff actions were in tandem with Griffin. The Lakers could potentially replicate such possessions with LeBron, JaVale McGee or Tyson Chandler serving that role. Only two players (Redick, Lillard) are averaging more points off handoffs than Reggie Bullock, who thrived out of a two-man game with Blake Griffin. Could be an interesting new wrinkle for the Lakers, potentially getting him these looks with LeBron or the centers. pic.twitter.com/geeVsI9ahx — Joey Ramirez (@JoeyARamirez) February 6, 2019 There’s no doubt that Bullock’s greatest strength is his 3-point shooting, but he can strike from inside the arc as well. He’s not one to attack the basket often, as 84 percent of his shots have been jumpers. But that skill has made him a mid-range master. This season he has shot 50.9 percent from mid-range — one of the few players in the NBA hitting more than half of his attempts from that area. While 3-point shooting is definitely his calling card, Reggie Bullock shoots one of the league's best percentages from mid-range (50.9%). Has the abilities to attack closeouts, handle a bit and come off screens from inside the arc. pic.twitter.com/1F55VWdeOT — Joey Ramirez (@JoeyARamirez) February 6, 2019 Still coming into the prime of his career, Bullock remains a player in progress. He’s solid in the restricted area (57.4 percent), but the same cannot be said in the non-restricted paint (18.2). He hasn’t been asked much to create his own offense, as 88 percent of his baskets have been assisted. Yet he’s a player who — after averaging fewer than five points in each of his first five seasons — has found his place in this league. Bullock’s average has jumped to 12.1 points per game this season. Last year he was second in the entire NBA in 3-point percentage (44.5). And, most importantly, he fills a vital void for the Lakers. A career 40 percent 3-point shooter who has sunk 88 percent of his foul shots this season, Bullock is a key puzzle piece for a Lakers squad currently 29th in 3-point shooting and last in free throw percentage.<doc-sep>The Los Angeles Lakers recently traded for Reggie Bullock. What will he bring to the team? While all of the attention has been on Anthony Davis leading up to the NBA Trade Deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers did make a small move that could help the team. Shortly after an awful loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Lakers shook things up and made a trade for veteran guard, Reggie Bullock. The Lakers sent rookie guard Svi Mykhailiuk and a future second-round draft pick to the Pistons in exchange for Bullock. While Svi is a young player with some potential, Bullock has proven to be a better option for the right now, which the Lakers need. Over the past two seasons, Bullock has really found his groove with the Pistons. Last season, Bullock started in 52 of the 62 games that he played in, both of which were career-highs. With more opportunity, Bullock had a career-year, as he averaged 11.3 points per game, and shot 44.5 percent from three-point range. So far this season, Bullock has continued to play well for the Pistons, as he is averaging 12.1 points per game. Also, he is shooting well from beyond the arc at 38.8 percent this season. Shooting was once again a need for the Lakers after they never really addressed it in the offseason. Due to the addition of LeBron James this offseason, it was surprising to many that the Lakers didn’t surround him with shooters as we saw with the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. However, the addition of Bullock will provide the Lakers with a solid three-point shooter, that didn’t cost them a lot. So far this season, the Lakers’ top three-point shooters are not who we would have expected, as Mortiz Wagner, Lance Stephenson, and Rajon Rondo are leading the way in percentages. Of those three players, Stephenson and Rondo are the only ones that are consistently in the rotation. Adding Bullock will give the Lakers another wing option that can space the floor. As they look to push toward the playoffs, he should be a welcomed addition and help a team that has struggled to shoot.<doc-sep>The Lakers acquired Reggie Bullock in exchange for Svi Mykhailiuk and a future second round pick prior to the trade deadline, trading in a potential sniper for a current one. Bullock shoots 40 percent on 5.8 catch-and-shoot threes per game, and 38.8% overall, giving the Lakers the type of high-end shooter they’ve desperately needed. Lakers on Catch-and-Shoot 3’s (minimum 100 attempts) Reggie Bullock .....................40.0% (5.8 attempts per game) Lance Stephenson ...............37.9% (1.9) Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ...35.7% (3.8) Mike Muscala .......................34.9% (4.1) Josh Hart ..............................34.5% (3.6) Kyle Kuzma ...........................32.5% (5.2) Lonzo Ball .............................31.8% (3.2) Let’s take a closer look at how he gets his shots: Bullock has one of the quickest releases in the game, so he only needs to be open for a split second to get his shot off. The biggest challenge that Bullock will face is the difference in schemes between the Lakers and the Pistons. Detroit often ran him off of slice and flex cuts — going from sideline to sideline — whereas the Lakers use more stagger screens and pin downs, where their shooters start the play in the corner. There is a difference in the type of footwork required to square up to the basket, which means that Bullock’s work off of screens in Detroit may not be entirely translatable. The Pistons also ran him off of a lot of handoffs with Blake Griffin, which the Lakers don’t do very often with LeBron James. Despite schematic differences, Reggie Bullock addresses a glaring deficiency in the Lakers roster and gives LeBron the type of player that he’s always thrived alongside. Bullock should receive significant minutes right away as the Lakers make their attempt at a playoff run. The goal of Laker Film Room is to create content that helps you enjoy the game on a deeper level. If you’d like to support that work, you can do so on Patreon or Venmo.<doc-sep>The Lakers, in desperate need of outside shooting, agreed to acquire Reggie Bullock from the Detroit Pistons for rookie Svi Mykhailiuk and a second-round draft pick, according to two people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly. Bullock, 27, is a 6-7 guard/forward averaging 12 points and shooting 38.4% from three-point range. The Lakers are tied with the Pistons for the second-worst three-point shooting in the NBA at 33.5%, and are hopeful that Bullock can help in that area. Bullock, who is in his sixth season, was drafted 25th overall by the Clippers in 2013. He’s in the final season of a contract that pays him $2.5 million this season. Advertisement That fits in with the Lakers’ mandate of having players on one-year contracts so they can have salary-cap space for a big-name free agent this summer. Mykhailiuk, a second-round pick last June, averaged 3.2 points in 39 games. 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The Los Angeles Lakers made a trade Tuesday night, but it wasn't the one many of their fans were hoping for. Amid all the Anthony Davis talk, the Lakers dealt guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and a second-round draft pick to the Detroit Pistons for guard Reggie Bullock. The deal gives LeBron James & Co. a much-needed 3-point threat. Bullock, 27, is in his fourth season with the Pistons, averaging 12 points and shooting 38 percent on 6.6 3-point attempts per game. According to Second Spectrum, Bullock is shooting 39.8 percent on catch-and-shoot 3-pointers this season. That would rank first among Lakers players with at least 50 catch-and-shoot 3s. Detroit will create a $2.5 million trade exception with the deal. Bullock is in the final year of his contract, and the Lakers will inherit his Bird rights this summer. Mykhailiuk, 21, was drafted by the Lakers with the 47th pick last year, and he is in the first year of a three-year, $4.6 million contract. The Pistons have until July 5 to guarantee his $1.4 million contract for the 2019-20 season. The former Kansas star is averaging 3 points in 10.7 minutes per game this season. The NBA's trade deadline is Thursday at 3 p.m. ET. The Lakers have been in talks with the New Orleans Pelicans about Davis, the All-Star center. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday that Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson wants the Pelicans to start making counterproposals to offers on Davis, threatening to end talks unless New Orleans shows a willingness to engage in a back-and-forth on reaching a deal. The Athletic first reported the Lakers and Pistons were nearing an agreement on the Bullock deal. Additional reporting from ESPN's Bobby Marks was used in this report.