Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Finney-Smith will miss Wednesday's contest due to left ankle soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Feb. 19 against the Hornets. With the 31-year-old forward sidelined, Jarred Vanderbilt and Trey Jemison could see a bump in minutes.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Starting Tuesday
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Finney-Smith will start in Tuesday's game against the Clippers, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
The veteran forward will receive the starting nod for the third time as a member of the Lakers, adding a bit more size to the starting five with Anthony Davis (abdomen) having been traded to Dallas in exchange for Luka Doncic (calf) on Saturday. Over his last five outings (two starts), Finney-Smith has averaged 6.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers and 1.0 steals across 24.8 minutes per contest. He has also shot 54.5 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from downtown in that five-game span.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Available for Tuesday
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Finney-Smith (shoulder) is listed as available for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Finney-Smith has been upgraded to available after having been listed as questionable due to a right shoulder contusion. Over his last five outings (two starts), the 31-year-old has averaged 6.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 24.8 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Questionable against Clippers
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Finney-Smith (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Finney-Smith is at risk of sitting out Tuesday due to a right shoulder contusion, and the Lakers will likely wait until closer to tipoff to update his status. If the veteran forward cannot play, Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht would be slated for additional minutes now that Max Christie is out of the mix.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Green light to play Saturday
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Finney-Smith (shoulder) is available to play Saturday against the Knicks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Finney-Smith did not play in the Lakers' 134-96 win over the Wizards on Thursday due to a right shoulder injury he suffered against the 76ers on Tuesday. However, he's progressed enough in his recovery to play Saturday. Finney-Smith is averaging 6.2 points and 3.1 rebounds over 23.2 minutes per game with the Lakers.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Upgraded to probable
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Finney-Smith (shoulder) is now listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Knicks.
Finney-Smith has been upgraded from questionable to probable Saturday after missing the Lakers' previous outing due to a right shoulder contusion. If the veteran forward is further upgraded to available, he will likely operate as one of the team's primary bench options in the forward rotation.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Questionable for Saturday
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Finney-Smith (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Knicks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Finney-Smith is in danger of missing consecutive outings Saturday due to a right shoulder contusion. If the veteran forward is unable to suit up for the Lakers, Shake Milton and Dalton Knecht would be options to handle expanded roles in Los Angeles' rotation.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Won't play against Washington
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Finney-Smith (shoulder) is out for Thursday's game versus the Wizards, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Finney-Smith has been downgraded from questionable to out Thursday due to a right shoulder contusion. Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and Jarred Vanderbilt are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Finney-Smith's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Knicks.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Dealing with shoulder contusion
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Finney-Smith is questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards due to a right shoulder contusion, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
After making two straight starts, Finney-Smith reverted to a reserve role against the 76ers on Tuesday due to the return of Rui Hachimura (calf). However, Anthony Davis (core) suffered an injury during that contest and will miss at least a week. Finney-Smith started the second half of Tuesday's loss and will likely see increased run during Davis' absence. However, Finney-Smith has averaged only 6.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 23.2 minutes per game across 12 appearances (two starts) for the Lakers thus far.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Will start vs. Golden State
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Finney-Smith will get the start in Saturday's game against the Warriors, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
With Rui Hachimura (calf) on the mend and ruled out for Saturday's game in San Francisco, Dorian Finney-Smith will start against Golden State. The Lakers may also lean on Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and Jarred Vanderbilt in Hachimura's absence.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Best performance since trade
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Finney-Smith amassed 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt) and two rebounds over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 111-88 win over the Wizards.
Finney-Smith delivered his best stat line since making his Lakers debut Dec. 31, and he seems to be getting more comfortable on offense after scoring in double digits in three of his last five outings. That said, fantasy managers who enjoyed Finney-Smith's two-way ability in the first half of the season might feel disappointed with the numbers he's posted since the trade. He's averaging 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in eight appearances with the Lakers while coming off the bench, something that shouldn't change in the foreseeable future. The bench role certainly limits his upside in all formats moving forward.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Can see increased playing time
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Coach JJ Redick announced Tuesday that Finney-Smith will have his minutes restriction moved up to 24 minutes and hopes to eventually get the veteran forward up to around 29 minutes per contest, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Finney-Smith was on a minutes restriction due to a lingering ankle injury but continues to ramp up toward a full workload. Before being traded to the Lakers, Finney-Smith was averaging 29.0 minutes per contest across 20 appearances for Brooklyn.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Available for Sunday
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Finney-Smith (personal) will be available for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Finney-Smith will be returning from a two-game absence and is no longer on the injury report. Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable, meaning Finney-Smith could potentially see increased run Sunday.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Won't play against Brooklyn
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Finney-Smith (personal) is out for Friday's game versus the Nets, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Finney-Smith will miss his second straight contest Friday after being downgraded from doubtful to out due to personal reasons. The veteran forward's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Clippers.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Doubtful for Friday
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Finney-Smith (personal) has been listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Nets, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Finney-Smith missed Wednesday's win over the Heat as he witnessed the birth of his son. The Lakers newcomer could also miss Friday's game against his former team, which could result in rookie Dalton Knecht getting more time on the floor off the bench for Los Angeles.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Will not play Wednesday
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Finney-Smith (personal) will not play Wednesday against the Heat, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Finney-Smith is expected to miss Wednesday's contest to welcome his new baby boy, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. Despite being traded to the Lakers recently, Finney-Smith has been a crucial player among the second unit, averaging 23.5 minutes per game. With Finney-Smith out, expect Cam Reddish to see extended playing time.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Finney-Smith (personal) has been listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Finney-Smith has played in only six games for the Lakers since being traded to Los Angeles by the Nets. The defensive-minded forward appears to be on track to miss Wednesday's game against Miami after playing only 20 minutes off the bench in Monday's blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with four points, three rebounds and two steals.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Another tough outing post-trade
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Finney-Smith provided three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 win over the Trail Blazers.
Finney-Smith has yet to make an impact since being traded to the Lakers. The defensive-minded forward has hit only two shots with Los Angeles, going 2-for-10 from the field in the two games he's played for his new squad. It's not uncommon for a player to struggle after being traded, but he'll have to turn it around quickly if JJ Redick is going to depend on him for a boost off the bench on both ends of the floor.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Finney-Smith (recently traded) will make his debut with the Lakers on Tuesday against the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Finney-Smith will come off the bench but likely play starter minutes and potentially be a game-changer for Los Angeles defensively. He shot 43.5 percent from deep on 5.4 attempts per game for the Nets before being traded, which would both be career-high marks for the veteran forward.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Bench role with new team
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Finney-Smith will come off the bench for the Lakers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Finney-Smith should give the Lakers a much-needed boost off the bench, especially regarding the defensive side of the floor. The veteran forward can help stretch the floor with his outside shooting, which is also sorely needed in Los Angeles. He shot 43.5 percent from deep on 5.4 attempts per game for the Nets before being traded and is trending toward making his Lakers debut against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.