While the Lakers hope to keep Dorian Finney-Smith long-term, the early expectation is he will decline his $15.38 million player option for the 2025-26 season and enter unrestricted free agency, HoopsHype has learned. Finney-Smith, a proven 3-and-D forward, is shooting a career-high 43.5 percent from 3-point range this season.
Source: HoopsHype
Source: HoopsHype
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Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
New Group Chat with @BigWos and @kirkgoldsberry taking a long, hard look at the Lakers after the Dorian Finney-Smith trade, Mike Brown’s exit in Sacramento, and LeBron James at 40:
open.spotify.com/episode/6hmxJ6… – 4:50 PM
New Group Chat with @BigWos and @kirkgoldsberry taking a long, hard look at the Lakers after the Dorian Finney-Smith trade, Mike Brown’s exit in Sacramento, and LeBron James at 40:
open.spotify.com/episode/6hmxJ6… – 4:50 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Talked for about 40 minutes yesterday with @Motorcityhoops on the D’Angelo Russell/Dorian Finney-Smith deal.
Think it makes the Lakers better. Also don’ think they can be done with just that move. Need a follow up.
youtu.be/1L0NXunJzQs pic.x.com/ExQfHXGg6R – 4:45 PM
Talked for about 40 minutes yesterday with @Motorcityhoops on the D’Angelo Russell/Dorian Finney-Smith deal.
Think it makes the Lakers better. Also don’ think they can be done with just that move. Need a follow up.
youtu.be/1L0NXunJzQs pic.x.com/ExQfHXGg6R – 4:45 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Film suggests Dorian Finney-Smith always battles:
“(My) mentality,” he said. “That’s how my momma raised me and my brothers and sisters. It’s who I am.”
He’s been guarding LeBron for 9 years, but today was the most he’s ever talked to him: “I’m not too friendly on the court.” – 4:21 PM
Film suggests Dorian Finney-Smith always battles:
“(My) mentality,” he said. “That’s how my momma raised me and my brothers and sisters. It’s who I am.”
He’s been guarding LeBron for 9 years, but today was the most he’s ever talked to him: “I’m not too friendly on the court.” – 4:21 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick says the hope for the Lakers is to have Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in the lineup Tuesday vs. CLE. Redick says he will keep the same starting lineup, however. – 3:43 PM
JJ Redick says the hope for the Lakers is to have Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in the lineup Tuesday vs. CLE. Redick says he will keep the same starting lineup, however. – 3:43 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/uRLaEfhIjO – 2:25 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/uRLaEfhIjO – 2:25 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Monday’s @lockedonlakers podcast! The Lakers made a trade! D’Angelo Russell out. Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in! What are the pluses and minuses? What, if anything, comes next? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 1:20 PM
Monday’s @lockedonlakers podcast! The Lakers made a trade! D’Angelo Russell out. Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in! What are the pluses and minuses? What, if anything, comes next? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 1:20 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/4aapFB9U3F – 12:24 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/4aapFB9U3F – 12:24 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/mCXPYXLkr1 – 10:23 AM
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/mCXPYXLkr1 – 10:23 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
A new UNSCHEDULED Dunc’d On Prime reacting to Dorian Finney-Smith being traded to the Lakers. Join @DannyLeroux and me pic.x.com/jMJeQ7DI84 – 12:46 AM
A new UNSCHEDULED Dunc’d On Prime reacting to Dorian Finney-Smith being traded to the Lakers. Join @DannyLeroux and me pic.x.com/jMJeQ7DI84 – 12:46 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Full breakdown of Lakers trade for Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton. Thank you to @MarkG_Medina for joining the show. Link below
-Why Finney-Smith fits this Lakers roster
-Strengths of Milton
-It was time for D’Lo to Go
-What does Pelinka do next?
youtube.com/live/_InFyhenz… – 11:03 PM
Full breakdown of Lakers trade for Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton. Thank you to @MarkG_Medina for joining the show. Link below
-Why Finney-Smith fits this Lakers roster
-Strengths of Milton
-It was time for D’Lo to Go
-What does Pelinka do next?
youtube.com/live/_InFyhenz… – 11:03 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Winners, losers from Dorian Finney-Smith trade to Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 8:29 PM
Winners, losers from Dorian Finney-Smith trade to Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 8:29 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Exactly two weeks into NBA trade season, the Lakers made a splash by acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith.
On DFS’ fit in LA, the loss of DLo, LA’s remaining assets, what’s next on the trade front and why this move is a masterstroke from the front office: nytimes.com/athletic/60253… – 8:29 PM
Exactly two weeks into NBA trade season, the Lakers made a splash by acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith.
On DFS’ fit in LA, the loss of DLo, LA’s remaining assets, what’s next on the trade front and why this move is a masterstroke from the front office: nytimes.com/athletic/60253… – 8:29 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jordi Fernandez on the Dorian Finney-Smith trade:
“It was very simple that if we had that maturity and that thoughnsss we would’ve closed this game.” – 6:29 PM
Jordi Fernandez on the Dorian Finney-Smith trade:
“It was very simple that if we had that maturity and that thoughnsss we would’ve closed this game.” – 6:29 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets: Why Brooklyn rejected Grizzlies offer for Dorian Finney-Smith featuring first-round pick
clutchpoints.com/nets-news-why-… – 5:44 PM
Nets: Why Brooklyn rejected Grizzlies offer for Dorian Finney-Smith featuring first-round pick
clutchpoints.com/nets-news-why-… – 5:44 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers Trade For Dorian Finney-Smith | D’Angelo Russell Moves Again x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:30 PM
Lakers Trade For Dorian Finney-Smith | D’Angelo Russell Moves Again x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:30 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
“With this trade, we are thrilled to add the physicality, toughness and elite shooting that Dorian Finney-Smith will bring to our core.”
Full statement from Rob Pelinka on the Lakers’ trade with the Nets: pic.x.com/MtPp1mzFNW – 5:06 PM
“With this trade, we are thrilled to add the physicality, toughness and elite shooting that Dorian Finney-Smith will bring to our core.”
Full statement from Rob Pelinka on the Lakers’ trade with the Nets: pic.x.com/MtPp1mzFNW – 5:06 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @motorcityhoops and I are about to start recording!
-Dorian Finney-Smith for D’Angelo Russell trade
-Luka hurt
-Mike Brown fired
-Christmas takeaways
alll that and more!
youtube.com/live/0r9FJ1yaj… pic.x.com/XrTHvgkDpv – 5:02 PM
Hello! @motorcityhoops and I are about to start recording!
-Dorian Finney-Smith for D’Angelo Russell trade
-Luka hurt
-Mike Brown fired
-Christmas takeaways
alll that and more!
youtube.com/live/0r9FJ1yaj… pic.x.com/XrTHvgkDpv – 5:02 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Grizzlies offered the Nets a top-17 protected 2025 first for Dorian Finney-Smith but also wanted Brooklyn’s 2025 second, per @kpelton.
The Nets felt better about three Lakers seconds, Maxwell Lewis, and more cap space (D’Lo expiring instead of Konchar). – 4:46 PM
The Grizzlies offered the Nets a top-17 protected 2025 first for Dorian Finney-Smith but also wanted Brooklyn’s 2025 second, per @kpelton.
The Nets felt better about three Lakers seconds, Maxwell Lewis, and more cap space (D’Lo expiring instead of Konchar). – 4:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers announce the acquisition of Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from Brooklyn in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and 3 2nd rounders: pic.x.com/58s5a4CCo8 – 4:33 PM
Lakers announce the acquisition of Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from Brooklyn in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and 3 2nd rounders: pic.x.com/58s5a4CCo8 – 4:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Not often you see a team acquire two players who were both teammates of the head coach on different teams in the same trade but that’s what the Lakers did by getting Dorian Finney-Smith (Mavericks) and Shake Milton (76ers) – 4:33 PM
Not often you see a team acquire two players who were both teammates of the head coach on different teams in the same trade but that’s what the Lakers did by getting Dorian Finney-Smith (Mavericks) and Shake Milton (76ers) – 4:33 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers-Nets trade is official: Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to LA; D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks to Brooklyn. pic.x.com/dv6b4uJCaA – 4:32 PM
Lakers-Nets trade is official: Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to LA; D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks to Brooklyn. pic.x.com/dv6b4uJCaA – 4:32 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
It’s official: The Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. pic.x.com/j6HpDwSUoL – 4:32 PM
It’s official: The Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. pic.x.com/j6HpDwSUoL – 4:32 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Before the Brooklyn Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies offered a top-15 protected 2025 first-round pick, Luke Kennard and John Konchar to the Nets for Finney-Smith and second-round considerations, league sources told @hoopshype. – 2:56 PM
Before the Brooklyn Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies offered a top-15 protected 2025 first-round pick, Luke Kennard and John Konchar to the Nets for Finney-Smith and second-round considerations, league sources told @hoopshype. – 2:56 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Don’t know if Sixers had real interest in Dorian Finney-Smith + Dennis Schröder, but if they liked those guys, Brooklyn’s surprisingly good start to the year hurt the Sixers. They could’ve conceivably beaten GSW/LAL offers, but not until Jan. 15 when KJ Martin is trade eligible. – 2:27 PM
Don’t know if Sixers had real interest in Dorian Finney-Smith + Dennis Schröder, but if they liked those guys, Brooklyn’s surprisingly good start to the year hurt the Sixers. They could’ve conceivably beaten GSW/LAL offers, but not until Jan. 15 when KJ Martin is trade eligible. – 2:27 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
JJ Redick has been a fan of Dorian Finney-Smith’s game for years 👀 pic.x.com/Hkq5SWGJSg – 1:50 PM
JJ Redick has been a fan of Dorian Finney-Smith’s game for years 👀 pic.x.com/Hkq5SWGJSg – 1:50 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Lakers reportedly trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
This is a win for LA, which gets a much-needed 3&D wing (one they have eyed for years) who can step into the starting 5 and do it without giving up a first-round pick
nbcsports.com/nba/news/laker… – 1:29 PM
Lakers reportedly trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
This is a win for LA, which gets a much-needed 3&D wing (one they have eyed for years) who can step into the starting 5 and do it without giving up a first-round pick
nbcsports.com/nba/news/laker… – 1:29 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets trade grade for D’Angelo Russell-Dorian Finney-Smith deal
clutchpoints.com/nets-trade-gra… – 1:18 PM
Nets trade grade for D’Angelo Russell-Dorian Finney-Smith deal
clutchpoints.com/nets-trade-gra… – 1:18 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
ESPN story on the Lakers sending D’Angelo Russell and three second-rounders to the Nets in a four-player trade landing Dorian Finney-Smith in Los Angeles: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:55 PM
ESPN story on the Lakers sending D’Angelo Russell and three second-rounders to the Nets in a four-player trade landing Dorian Finney-Smith in Los Angeles: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:55 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Lakers are trading their 2027, 2030 and 2031 second-round picks to the Nets, sources told @hoopshype. All of the picks are unprotected, sources said.
Lakers also send D’Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, as ESPN first reported. – 12:55 PM
Lakers are trading their 2027, 2030 and 2031 second-round picks to the Nets, sources told @hoopshype. All of the picks are unprotected, sources said.
Lakers also send D’Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, as ESPN first reported. – 12:55 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The Lakers get much needed wing depth and flexibility below the second apron.
Below 2nd apron: $3.5M (was $30K)
Dorian Finney-Smith: $14.9M and $15.4M (P)
Shake Milton: $2.9M, $3M (NGTY), $3.3M (NGTY) – 12:19 PM
The Lakers get much needed wing depth and flexibility below the second apron.
Below 2nd apron: $3.5M (was $30K)
Dorian Finney-Smith: $14.9M and $15.4M (P)
Shake Milton: $2.9M, $3M (NGTY), $3.3M (NGTY) – 12:19 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a trade sending D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, sources told ESPN. pic.x.com/V175zGtmKW – 12:12 PM
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a trade sending D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, sources told ESPN. pic.x.com/V175zGtmKW – 12:12 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Updating my Thursday story regarding Memphis’ pursuit of Brooklyn’s Dorian Finney-Smith:
League sources say there are active discussions between the teams on the trade scenario in the story: John Konchar and Luke Kennard to the Nets for DFS.
Original: tinyurl.com/mpr996xn – 6:53 PM
Updating my Thursday story regarding Memphis’ pursuit of Brooklyn’s Dorian Finney-Smith:
League sources say there are active discussions between the teams on the trade scenario in the story: John Konchar and Luke Kennard to the Nets for DFS.
Original: tinyurl.com/mpr996xn – 6:53 PM
More on this storyline
Shams Charania: New Lakers Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton have been cleared to make their team debut tonight versus the Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. All physicals have been complete for the four-player Lakers-Nets trade. -via x.com / December 31, 2024
Stefan Bondy: Dorian Finney Smith tells reporters in his first day with the Lakers: “If you play in Brooklyn, you know what I mean. You don’t want to be the little brother in the city. So I’m finally the big brother. It feels good.” -via x.com / December 30, 2024
Mike Trudell: Shake Milton’s scouting report on DFS: “First of all, he’s just a tough, hard-nosed guy. A long defender, he can shoot the 3. He’s a real glue guy. He’s the type of guy you want to go to war with. I think that’s going to translate right away.” -via Twitter @LakersReporter / December 30, 2024
