Dorian Finney-Smith is still learning the plays and coverages but feels the Los Angeles Lakers have what it takes to be a great team.

Plus, a Detroit connection, the boxout of the year (courtesy of the Knicks) and a reigning conference finalist is caught in the middle.

The Los Angeles Lakers made their first big move of the season when they traded for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. In that trade, the Lakers sent D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to Brooklyn in exchange for Finney-Smith and Milton.

Los Angeles Lakers fans are enthused about the arrival of Dorian Finney-Smith and how the 3-and-D forward will boost the team moving forward. However, his stint with the Lakers could end up being very short.

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.

We need Dorian and we need him to be who he is,” JJ Redick says. Says that if he is, it’ll greatly benefit the group.Source: Twitter @DanWoikeSports What’s the buzz on Twitter?

After two years of inactivity, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka faced mountains of scrutiny due to not improving the roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Finney-Smith, a veteran 3-and-D wing who the Lakers have coveted for some time, relishes going from a rebuilding franchise to one he believes is trying to contend for a championship.

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the biggest trades we will see in late December as the 2025 NBA trade deadline approaches. The Lakers improved their ro

Prior to Thursday's 113-110 win at the Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks addressed the trade with the Los Angeles Lakers.