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 realized. Finney-Smith, a confirmed 3-and-D ahead, is capturing a career-high 43.5 % from 3-point vary this season.
Supply: HoopsHype
Supply: HoopsHype
What’s the excitement on Twitter?
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
All physicals within the Lakers – Nets commerce have been accomplished, so each Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton can be found to play tonight towards Cleveland. – 4:58 PM
All physicals within the Lakers – Nets commerce have been accomplished, so each Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton can be found to play tonight towards Cleveland. – 4:58 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
On the ultimate Actual Ones of 2024, @Bell19Raja and I dive into the messy Mike Brown firing, the Dorian Finney-Smith/D-Lo commerce and reply a couple of mailbag questions.
Faucet in!
open.spotify.com/episode/4TayVh… – 3:56 PM
On the ultimate Actual Ones of 2024, @Bell19Raja and I dive into the messy Mike Brown firing, the Dorian Finney-Smith/D-Lo commerce and reply a couple of mailbag questions.
Faucet in!
open.spotify.com/episode/4TayVh… – 3:56 PM
Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
New Group Chat with @BigWos and @kirkgoldsberry taking an extended, arduous have a look at the Lakers after the Dorian Finney-Smith commerce, 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 an extended, arduous have a look at the Lakers after the Dorian Finney-Smith commerce, 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.
Suppose it makes the Lakers higher. Additionally don’ suppose they are often executed with simply that transfer. Want a observe 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.
Suppose it makes the Lakers higher. Additionally don’ suppose they are often executed with simply that transfer. Want a observe up.
youtu.be/1L0NXunJzQs pic.x.com/ExQfHXGg6R – 4:45 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Movie suggests Dorian Finney-Smith all the time battles:
“(My) mentality,” he stated. “That’s how my momma raised me and my brothers and sisters. It’s who I’m.”
He’s been guarding LeBron for 9 years, however in the present day was essentially the most he’s ever talked to him: “I’m not too pleasant on the court docket.” – 4:21 PM
Movie suggests Dorian Finney-Smith all the time battles:
“(My) mentality,” he stated. “That’s how my momma raised me and my brothers and sisters. It’s who I’m.”
He’s been guarding LeBron for 9 years, however in the present day was essentially the most he’s ever talked to him: “I’m not too pleasant on the court docket.” – 4:21 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick says the hope for the Lakers is to have Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton within the lineup Tuesday vs. CLE. Redick says he’ll preserve the identical beginning lineup, nonetheless. – 3:43 PM
JJ Redick says the hope for the Lakers is to have Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton within the lineup Tuesday vs. CLE. Redick says he’ll preserve the identical beginning lineup, nonetheless. – 3:43 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Be a part of us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/uRLaEfhIjO – 2:25 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Be a part of us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/uRLaEfhIjO – 2:25 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Monday’s @lockedonlakers podcast! The Lakers made a commerce! D’Angelo Russell out. Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in! What are the pluses and minuses? What, if something, comes subsequent? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 1:20 PM
Monday’s @lockedonlakers podcast! The Lakers made a commerce! D’Angelo Russell out. Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in! What are the pluses and minuses? What, if something, comes subsequent? @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
Be a part of us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/4aapFB9U3F – 12:24 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Be a part of 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
Be a part of us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/mCXPYXLkr1 – 10:23 AM
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Be a part of us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/mCXPYXLkr1 – 10:23 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
A brand new UNSCHEDULED Dunc’d On Prime reacting to Dorian Finney-Smith being traded to the Lakers. Be a part of @DannyLeroux and me pic.x.com/jMJeQ7DI84 – 12:46 AM
A brand new UNSCHEDULED Dunc’d On Prime reacting to Dorian Finney-Smith being traded to the Lakers. Be a part of @DannyLeroux and me pic.x.com/jMJeQ7DI84 – 12:46 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Full breakdown of Lakers commerce for Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton. Thanks to @MarkG_Medina for becoming a member of the present. Hyperlink beneath
-Why Finney-Smith matches this Lakers roster
-Strengths of Milton
-It was time for D’Lo to Go
-What does Pelinka do subsequent?
youtube.com/live/_InFyhenz… – 11:03 PM
Full breakdown of Lakers commerce for Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton. Thanks to @MarkG_Medina for becoming a member of the present. Hyperlink beneath
-Why Finney-Smith matches this Lakers roster
-Strengths of Milton
-It was time for D’Lo to Go
-What does Pelinka do subsequent?
youtube.com/live/_InFyhenz… – 11:03 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Winners, losers from Dorian Finney-Smith commerce to Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 8:29 PM
Winners, losers from Dorian Finney-Smith commerce to Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 8:29 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Precisely two weeks into NBA commerce season, the Lakers made a splash by buying Dorian Finney-Smith.
On DFS’ slot in LA, the lack of DLo, LA’s remaining belongings, what’s subsequent on the commerce entrance and why this transfer is a masterstroke from the entrance workplace: nytimes.com/athletic/60253… – 8:29 PM
Precisely two weeks into NBA commerce season, the Lakers made a splash by buying Dorian Finney-Smith.
On DFS’ slot in LA, the lack of DLo, LA’s remaining belongings, what’s subsequent on the commerce entrance and why this transfer is a masterstroke from the entrance workplace: nytimes.com/athletic/60253… – 8:29 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jordi Fernandez on the Dorian Finney-Smith commerce:
“It was quite simple that if we had that maturity and that thoughnsss we might’ve closed this recreation.” – 6:29 PM
Jordi Fernandez on the Dorian Finney-Smith commerce:
“It was quite simple that if we had that maturity and that thoughnsss we might’ve closed this recreation.” – 6:29 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets: Why Brooklyn rejected Grizzlies provide for Dorian Finney-Smith that includes first-round decide
clutchpoints.com/nets-news-why-… – 5:44 PM
Nets: Why Brooklyn rejected Grizzlies provide for Dorian Finney-Smith that includes first-round decide
clutchpoints.com/nets-news-why-… – 5:44 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers Commerce For Dorian Finney-Smith | D’Angelo Russell Strikes Once more x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:30 PM
Lakers Commerce For Dorian Finney-Smith | D’Angelo Russell Strikes Once more x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:30 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
“With this commerce, we’re thrilled so as to add the physicality, toughness and elite capturing that Dorian Finney-Smith will deliver to our core.”
Full assertion from Rob Pelinka on the Lakers’ commerce with the Nets: pic.x.com/MtPp1mzFNW – 5:06 PM
“With this commerce, we’re thrilled so as to add the physicality, toughness and elite capturing that Dorian Finney-Smith will deliver to our core.”
Full assertion from Rob Pelinka on the Lakers’ commerce with the Nets: pic.x.com/MtPp1mzFNW – 5:06 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Howdy! @motorcityhoops and I are about to start out recording!
-Dorian Finney-Smith for D’Angelo Russell commerce
-Luka harm
-Mike Brown fired
-Christmas takeaways
alll that and extra!
youtube.com/live/0r9FJ1yaj… pic.x.com/XrTHvgkDpv – 5:02 PM
Howdy! @motorcityhoops and I are about to start out recording!
-Dorian Finney-Smith for D’Angelo Russell commerce
-Luka harm
-Mike Brown fired
-Christmas takeaways
alll that and extra!
youtube.com/live/0r9FJ1yaj… pic.x.com/XrTHvgkDpv – 5:02 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Grizzlies supplied the Nets a top-17 protected 2025 first for Dorian Finney-Smith but in addition wished Brooklyn’s 2025 second, per @kpelton.
The Nets felt higher about three Lakers seconds, Maxwell Lewis, and extra cap house (D’Lo expiring as an alternative of Konchar). – 4:46 PM
The Grizzlies supplied the Nets a top-17 protected 2025 first for Dorian Finney-Smith but in addition wished Brooklyn’s 2025 second, per @kpelton.
The Nets felt higher about three Lakers seconds, Maxwell Lewis, and extra cap house (D’Lo expiring as an alternative of Konchar). – 4:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers announce the acquisition of Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from Brooklyn in alternate for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three 2nd rounders: pic.x.com/58s5a4CCo8 – 4:33 PM
Lakers announce the acquisition of Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from Brooklyn in alternate for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three 2nd rounders: pic.x.com/58s5a4CCo8 – 4:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Not usually you see a staff purchase two gamers who have been each teammates of the pinnacle coach on completely different groups in the identical commerce however that’s what the Lakers did by getting Dorian Finney-Smith (Mavericks) and Shake Milton (76ers) – 4:33 PM
Not usually you see a staff purchase two gamers who have been each teammates of the pinnacle coach on completely different groups in the identical commerce however 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 commerce 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 commerce 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 commerce 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 commerce 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
Earlier than the Brooklyn Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies supplied a top-15 protected 2025 first-round decide, Luke Kennard and John Konchar to the Nets for Finney-Smith and second-round issues, league sources instructed @hoopshype. – 2:56 PM
Earlier than the Brooklyn Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies supplied a top-15 protected 2025 first-round decide, Luke Kennard and John Konchar to the Nets for Finney-Smith and second-round issues, league sources instructed @hoopshype. – 2:56 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Don’t know if Sixers had actual curiosity in Dorian Finney-Smith + Dennis Schröder, but when they preferred these guys, Brooklyn’s surprisingly good begin to the 12 months harm the Sixers. They might’ve conceivably overwhelmed GSW/LAL affords, however not till Jan. 15 when KJ Martin is commerce eligible. – 2:27 PM
Don’t know if Sixers had actual curiosity in Dorian Finney-Smith + Dennis Schröder, but when they preferred these guys, Brooklyn’s surprisingly good begin to the 12 months harm the Sixers. They might’ve conceivably overwhelmed GSW/LAL affords, however not till Jan. 15 when KJ Martin is commerce eligible. – 2:27 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
JJ Redick has been a fan of Dorian Finney-Smith’s recreation for years 👀 pic.x.com/Hkq5SWGJSg – 1:50 PM
JJ Redick has been a fan of Dorian Finney-Smith’s recreation for years 👀 pic.x.com/Hkq5SWGJSg – 1:50 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Lakers reportedly commerce D’Angelo Russell to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
This can be a win for LA, which will get a much-needed 3&D wing (one they’ve eyed for years) who can step into the beginning 5 and do it with out giving up a first-round decide
nbcsports.com/nba/news/laker… – 1:29 PM
Lakers reportedly commerce D’Angelo Russell to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
This can be a win for LA, which will get a much-needed 3&D wing (one they’ve eyed for years) who can step into the beginning 5 and do it with out giving up a first-round decide
nbcsports.com/nba/news/laker… – 1:29 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets commerce grade for D’Angelo Russell-Dorian Finney-Smith deal
clutchpoints.com/nets-trade-gra… – 1:18 PM
Nets commerce 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 commerce touchdown 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 commerce touchdown Dorian Finney-Smith in Los Angeles: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:55 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Lakers are buying and selling their 2027, 2030 and 2031 second-round picks to the Nets, sources instructed @hoopshype. The entire picks are unprotected, sources stated.
Lakers additionally ship 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 buying and selling their 2027, 2030 and 2031 second-round picks to the Nets, sources instructed @hoopshype. The entire picks are unprotected, sources stated.
Lakers additionally ship 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 a lot wanted wing depth and adaptability beneath the second apron.
Under 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 a lot wanted wing depth and adaptability beneath the second apron.
Under 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 commerce sending D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, sources instructed ESPN. pic.x.com/V175zGtmKW – 12:12 PM
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a commerce sending D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, sources instructed ESPN. pic.x.com/V175zGtmKW – 12:12 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Updating my Thursday story relating to Memphis’ pursuit of Brooklyn’s Dorian Finney-Smith:
League sources say there are lively discussions between the groups on the commerce state of affairs within the story: John Konchar and Luke Kennard to the Nets for DFS.
Authentic: tinyurl.com/mpr996xn – 6:53 PM
Updating my Thursday story relating to Memphis’ pursuit of Brooklyn’s Dorian Finney-Smith:
League sources say there are lively discussions between the groups on the commerce state of affairs within the story: John Konchar and Luke Kennard to the Nets for DFS.
Authentic: tinyurl.com/mpr996xn – 6:53 PM
Extra on this storyline
Sacramento has explored the commerce marketplace for potential upgrades, corresponding to Brooklyn’s Cam Johnson and beforehand Dorian Finney-Smith earlier than he was traded to the Lakers, league sources stated. This summer season, Sacramento had checked in on Brandon Ingram, sources said. ESPN also recently reported the Kings circled the wagon on Zach LaVine, Kyle Kuzma, and Cam Thomas. Of the group, Johnson has been a constant commerce goal for the Kings, league sources instructed HoopsHype. -via HoopsHype / December 31, 2024
Shams Charania: New Lakers Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton have been cleared to make their team debut tonight versus the Cavaliers, sources inform ESPN. All physicals have been full for the four-player Lakers-Nets commerce. -via x.com / December 31, 2024
Stefan Bondy: Dorian Finney Smith tells reporters in his first day with the Lakers: “When you play in Brooklyn, you understand what I imply. 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
