Newly acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith wasted no time soaking in the atmosphere of championship contention after being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Brooklyn Nets. Speaking to reporters, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Finney-Smith candidly compared the two franchises, highlighting the stark contrast in their aspirations.

The Los Angeles Lakers got a solid role player when they traded D'Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets in return for Dorian Finney-Smith. Finney-Smith

On December 29, 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers executed a pivotal trade, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets. In return, the Lakers sent Maxwell Lewis, D’Angelo Russell, and three future second-round picks. Significantly, Finney-Smith joined the Lakers after competing in 30 games with the Nets.

"The Lakers land a versatile, 3-and-D addition with Dorian Finney-Smith, who is shooting a career-high 44% from 3-point land. L.A. also creates salary and luxury tax flexibility, saving $15 million. Nets receive draft capital and clean salaries in return."

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired via trade forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets. In return, the Lakers sent guard D’Angelo Russell, forward Maxwell Lewis and three future second round draft picks to the Nets.

The Los Angeles Lakers made an impactful trade on Sunday, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets.  This trade should make the Lak

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith is excited to play with the big brothers of a city after coming from the Brooklyn Nets.

On Sunday morning, per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Brooklyn Nets agreed on a deal to send forward Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to the Los Angeles Lakers

According to Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus, reports indicate that the Lakers would consider including forward Rui Hachimura in a trade package, but only for an All-Star caliber player.

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt cleared for full-court contact, set for re-evaluation in one week as potential return from foot surgery nears.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith is used to this role of playing off stars and has learned to always be ready to shoot.