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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / June 12
Report: Lakers F Dorian Finney-Smith has ankle surgery
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith had surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be ready for fall training camp for next season, ESPN reported on Thursday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 12
Dorian Finney-Smith Underwent Left Ankle Surgery
While the Los Angeles Lakers’ blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic stole all the headlines, they made another under-the-radar move this past season when they acquired Dorian Finney-Smith from the Brooklyn Nets.
The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz
An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 28
Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith Could Be Target for East Contender This Summer
Early in the season, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to ship D'Angelo Russell to Brooklyn in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith. Russell's second stint in Los Angeles had run its course.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 27
Dorian Finney-Smith’s contract options with the Lakers this offseason 
Will Dorian Finney-Smith sign an extension, pick up his $15.4 million player option or test free agency this offseason? Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves aren’t the only Lakers who will be eligible for an extension this offseason.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 27
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dorian Finney-Smith, Isaiah Stewart Named ‘Dream Trade Targets’ For Cavs
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith and Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart have been named “dream
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 24
Lakers Get Optimistic Dorian Finney-Smith Contract Prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers traded for Dorian Finney-Smith early in the year in order to improve their defense. D'Angelo Russell had run his course in LA, and JJ Redick wanted someone who could defend on the perimeter.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 19
Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith Seemingly Hints at Free Agency Plans
The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of decisions to make as we enter this pivotal summer. After falling short this season, it is clear as day that the Lakers need to retool their roster if they want to seriously compete for a title next season and beyond.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 19
Dorian Finney-Smith Reflects On First Season With Lakers
Following the Luka Doncic trade, the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach JJ Redick leaned into their small-ball identity that featured lineups with Dorian Finney-Smith.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 7
Dorian Finney-Smith Hasn’t Thought About Player Option
Dorian Finney-Smith was essential in helping turn around the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season. While the Luka Doncic trade — for good reason
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / May 6
Key Los Angeles Lakers Player Can Be A Free Agent This Summer
Dorian Finney-Smith began the 2024-25 NBA season playing for the Brooklyn Nets. During the middle of the year, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal for D'Angelo Russell.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 3
Dorian Finney-Smith says he hasn’t thought about player option for next season
Even with the Lakers eliminated, Dorian Finney-Smith will not even think about his offseason contract decisions until June at the earliest. Dorian Finney-Smith had a relatively good year in a Lakers uniform.
Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith Talks Looming Free Agency
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith became an indispensable member of the team as soon as he was acquired from the Brooklyn Nets. Tasked with being a professional 3-and-D player, Finney-Smith gave the Lakers a real boost as a veteran presence who could hit a three, defend opposing team's best wing players, and play high I.Q.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 3
Lakers' first-round playoff exit shouldn't skew overall narrative of the Luka Doncic trade
Anyone who's willing to cite the Lakers’ early-round loss as an example of why Nico Harrison and the Mavericks were right to move on from Doncic has lost the plot.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / May 1
Stay Or Go? Predicting What Happens With Lakers Free Agents
The Los Angeles Lakers entered the Western Conference playoffs as the third seed. Despite matching up with a Minnesota Timberwolves team that reached the Western Conference Finals last season, most were predicting the Lakers to move on.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 28
Dorian Finney-Smith: Lakers Star LeBron James Has Come Back From 3-1 Deficit Before
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made the decision to play only five players in the second half of Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dorian Finney-Smith replaced Jaxson Hayes as he, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura didn’t get a single break in the final 24 minutes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / April 28
Lakers Notes: Game 4 Loss, Hayes, Finney-Smith, Doncic, LeBron
Coach J.J. Redick made two bold strategic moves that nearly led the Lakers to a Game 4 victory in Minnesota, writes Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Redick decided to replace center Jaxson Hayes with Dorian Finney-Smith for the start of the third quarter, and he used the same five players for the entire second half.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 28
Dorian Finney-Smith Believes Lakers Can Come Back From 3-1 Deficit: 'I've Seen Bron Do It Already'
The Los Angeles Lakers fell down 3-1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first-round series following a 116-113 loss in Game 4. The Lakers now have their backs against the wall, but Dorian Finney-Smith stated postgame that he still believes they can overturn this deficit because LeBron James has done it.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 22
Dorian Finney-Smith Calls Game 2 Against Timberwolves ‘Must-Win’ For Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers were on the wrong end of a blowout in Game 1 of their first round series against the Timberwolves, being outscored by 29 points at home in the final three quarters.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 8
Wild Stats Show How Important Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith Has Been Since Joining The Franchise
When you think of the Los Angeles Lakers making a midseason trade this season, everyone will automatically default to their acquisition of Luka Doncic.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 1
Report: Grizzlies tried to trade for Mikal Bridges, Dorian Finney-Smith in 2023
According to NBA insiders Ramona Shelburne, Tim MacMahon and Michael C. Wright of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies tried to trade for Mikal Bridges and Dorian Finney-Smith in 2023.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 1
Lakers role players continue to feast off Big Three's gravity
When three cerebral players — LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — actively try to break down defenses, their teammates benefit.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 31
Could The Nets Reunite With Dorian Finney-Smith?
The Brooklyn Nets' season is quickly coming to an end, which means that the front office will soon be doing its best to improve the roster in all categories.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / March 25
Dorian Finney-Smith On Why Lakers Need To Face Adversity Amid 3-Game Losing Streak
The Los Angeles Lakers slumped to a third defeat in a row on Monday night, losing 118-106 to the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center. The Lakers are now losers of seven of their last 10, and while that is concerning, Dorian Finney-Smith stated postgame that the team needed to face adversity.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / March 17
Dorian Finney-Smith Describes Himself With Legendary Shark Comparison
The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith with a midseason trade in December, adding the forward to their rotation to provide high-level frontcourt 3-and-D play.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / February 20
Gator Alumni Dorian Finney-Smith's Impact on the Lakers: A Key Addition to Championship Contention'
The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith two months ago in a deal that sent D'Angelo Russell back to the Brooklyn Nets for a second stint. The
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 11
Watch: Luka Doncic scores his first points as a Laker
The Los Angeles Lakers had to wait nine days for Luka Doncic to play his first game for the team. They had to wait less than four minutes for him to hit his first stepback three.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / February 6
'I Need To Be 270': Luka Doncic’s Lakers Teammate Shrugs Slovenian’s Weight Issues
Former Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, in the middle of all the opinions and hot takes surrounding the shocking trade that had him swap places with Anthony Davis, faced criticism from people calling him out for gaining a lot of weight and being “too heavy,” as he had clocked in recently at around 270 lbs.
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