Smith's status is in doubt for the Lakers' first meeting with the Nets since acquiring him in a Dec. 29 trade.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed before their 111-88 win over the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena that Dorian Finney-Smith has been on a minutes restriction. The reason for it was an ankle injury Finney-Smith suffered with the Brooklyn Nets and the forward was asked about his health postgame.
Los Angeles Lakers sixth man small forward Dorian Finney-Smith has been ruled out for what would have been his first clash with his last team, the Brooklyn Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 118-108 at Chase Center on Saturday but Dorian Finney-Smith was rather upset after the game. Towards the end of LeBron James' postgame press conference,
An extended Nets losing streak has the team in position to potentially land the top odds in May's draft lottery.
Dorian Finney-Smith missed the Lakers' win on Wednesday due to the birth of his first child, but will he return on Friday versus the Nets?
Dorian Finney-Smith recently made a subtle jab at the Brooklyn Nets while complimenting the Los Angeles Lakers' medical staff.
The NBA world was hit with a bombshell yesterday, as according to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings have officially opened up trade talks regarding star point guard De'Aaron Fox. The 27-year-old is averaging 25.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
Lakers fans have been wanting to see forward Dorian Finney-Smith get more playing time, if not move into the starting lineup.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed that forward Dorian Finney-Smith has been on a minutes restriction ever since the team acquired him in a Dec. 29 trade due to an ankle ailment. Lately, many fans have been wanting Finney-Smith to move into the starting lineup, but he continues to come off the bench, at least for now.
The veteran forward has been limited – and away from the team briefly – since he was acquired in a late-December trade, but he was cleared for more minutes ahead of Tuesday’s game.
Will Anthony Davis and Dorian Finney-Smith play on Sunday versus the Clippers after they missed Friday's game against the Nets?