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JJ Redick on Dorian Finney-Smith: We need him to be who he is
Dan Woike: “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
Source: Twitter @DanWoikeSports
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Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
All physicals in the Lakers – Nets trade have been completed, so both Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton are available to play tonight against Cleveland. – 4:58 PM
All physicals in the Lakers – Nets trade have been completed, so both Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton are available to play tonight against Cleveland. – 4:58 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
On the final Real Ones of 2024, @Bell19Raja and I dive into the messy Mike Brown firing, the Dorian Finney-Smith/D-Lo trade and answer a few mailbag questions.
Tap in!
open.spotify.com/episode/4TayVh… – 3:56 PM
On the final Real Ones of 2024, @Bell19Raja and I dive into the messy Mike Brown firing, the Dorian Finney-Smith/D-Lo trade and answer a few mailbag questions.
Tap in!
open.spotify.com/episode/4TayVh… – 3:56 PM
Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
New Group Chat with @BigWos and @kirkgoldsberry taking a long, hard look at the Lakers after the Dorian Finney-Smith trade, Mike Brown’s exit in Sacramento, and LeBron James at 40:
open.spotify.com/episode/6hmxJ6… – 4:50 PM
New Group Chat with @BigWos and @kirkgoldsberry taking a long, hard look at the Lakers after the Dorian Finney-Smith trade, Mike Brown’s exit in Sacramento, and LeBron James at 40:
open.spotify.com/episode/6hmxJ6… – 4:50 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Talked for about 40 minutes yesterday with @Motorcityhoops on the D’Angelo Russell/Dorian Finney-Smith deal.
Think it makes the Lakers better. Also don’ think they can be done with just that move. Need a follow up.
youtu.be/1L0NXunJzQs pic.x.com/ExQfHXGg6R – 4:45 PM 
Talked for about 40 minutes yesterday with @Motorcityhoops on the D’Angelo Russell/Dorian Finney-Smith deal.
Think it makes the Lakers better. Also don’ think they can be done with just that move. Need a follow up.
youtu.be/1L0NXunJzQs pic.x.com/ExQfHXGg6R – 4:45 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Film suggests Dorian Finney-Smith always battles:
“(My) mentality,” he said. “That’s how my momma raised me and my brothers and sisters. It’s who I am.”
He’s been guarding LeBron for 9 years, but today was the most he’s ever talked to him: “I’m not too friendly on the court.” – 4:21 PM
Film suggests Dorian Finney-Smith always battles:
“(My) mentality,” he said. “That’s how my momma raised me and my brothers and sisters. It’s who I am.”
He’s been guarding LeBron for 9 years, but today was the most he’s ever talked to him: “I’m not too friendly on the court.” – 4:21 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick says the hope for the Lakers is to have Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in the lineup Tuesday vs. CLE. Redick says he will keep the same starting lineup, however. – 3:43 PM
JJ Redick says the hope for the Lakers is to have Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in the lineup Tuesday vs. CLE. Redick says he will keep the same starting lineup, however. – 3:43 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/uRLaEfhIjO – 2:25 PM 
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/uRLaEfhIjO – 2:25 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Monday’s @lockedonlakers podcast! The Lakers made a trade! D’Angelo Russell out. Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in! What are the pluses and minuses? What, if anything, comes next? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 1:20 PM
Monday’s @lockedonlakers podcast! The Lakers made a trade! D’Angelo Russell out. Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in! What are the pluses and minuses? What, if anything, comes next? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 1:20 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/4aapFB9U3F – 12:24 PM 
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/4aapFB9U3F – 12:24 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/mCXPYXLkr1 – 10:23 AM 
Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/mCXPYXLkr1 – 10:23 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
A new UNSCHEDULED Dunc’d On Prime reacting to Dorian Finney-Smith being traded to the Lakers. Join @DannyLeroux and me pic.x.com/jMJeQ7DI84 – 12:46 AM 
A new UNSCHEDULED Dunc’d On Prime reacting to Dorian Finney-Smith being traded to the Lakers. Join @DannyLeroux and me pic.x.com/jMJeQ7DI84 – 12:46 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Full breakdown of Lakers trade for Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton. Thank you to @MarkG_Medina for joining the show. Link below
-Why Finney-Smith fits this Lakers roster
-Strengths of Milton
-It was time for D’Lo to Go
-What does Pelinka do next?
youtube.com/live/_InFyhenz… – 11:03 PM
Full breakdown of Lakers trade for Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton. Thank you to @MarkG_Medina for joining the show. Link below
-Why Finney-Smith fits this Lakers roster
-Strengths of Milton
-It was time for D’Lo to Go
-What does Pelinka do next?
youtube.com/live/_InFyhenz… – 11:03 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Winners, losers from Dorian Finney-Smith trade to Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 8:29 PM
Winners, losers from Dorian Finney-Smith trade to Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 8:29 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Exactly two weeks into NBA trade season, the Lakers made a splash by acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith.
On DFS’ fit in LA, the loss of DLo, LA’s remaining assets, what’s next on the trade front and why this move is a masterstroke from the front office: nytimes.com/athletic/60253… – 8:29 PM
Exactly two weeks into NBA trade season, the Lakers made a splash by acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith.
On DFS’ fit in LA, the loss of DLo, LA’s remaining assets, what’s next on the trade front and why this move is a masterstroke from the front office: nytimes.com/athletic/60253… – 8:29 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jordi Fernandez on the Dorian Finney-Smith trade:
“It was very simple that if we had that maturity and that thoughnsss we would’ve closed this game.” – 6:29 PM
Jordi Fernandez on the Dorian Finney-Smith trade:
“It was very simple that if we had that maturity and that thoughnsss we would’ve closed this game.” – 6:29 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets: Why Brooklyn rejected Grizzlies offer for Dorian Finney-Smith featuring first-round pick
clutchpoints.com/nets-news-why-… – 5:44 PM
Nets: Why Brooklyn rejected Grizzlies offer for Dorian Finney-Smith featuring first-round pick
clutchpoints.com/nets-news-why-… – 5:44 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers Trade For Dorian Finney-Smith | D’Angelo Russell Moves Again x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:30 PM
Lakers Trade For Dorian Finney-Smith | D’Angelo Russell Moves Again x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:30 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
“With this trade, we are thrilled to add the physicality, toughness and elite shooting that Dorian Finney-Smith will bring to our core.”
Full statement from Rob Pelinka on the Lakers’ trade with the Nets: pic.x.com/MtPp1mzFNW – 5:06 PM 
“With this trade, we are thrilled to add the physicality, toughness and elite shooting that Dorian Finney-Smith will bring to our core.”
Full statement from Rob Pelinka on the Lakers’ trade with the Nets: pic.x.com/MtPp1mzFNW – 5:06 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @motorcityhoops and I are about to start recording!
-Dorian Finney-Smith for D’Angelo Russell trade
-Luka hurt
-Mike Brown fired
-Christmas takeaways
alll that and more!
youtube.com/live/0r9FJ1yaj… pic.x.com/XrTHvgkDpv – 5:02 PM 
Hello! @motorcityhoops and I are about to start recording!
-Dorian Finney-Smith for D’Angelo Russell trade
-Luka hurt
-Mike Brown fired
-Christmas takeaways
alll that and more!
youtube.com/live/0r9FJ1yaj… pic.x.com/XrTHvgkDpv – 5:02 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Grizzlies offered the Nets a top-17 protected 2025 first for Dorian Finney-Smith but also wanted Brooklyn’s 2025 second, per @kpelton.
The Nets felt better about three Lakers seconds, Maxwell Lewis, and more cap space (D’Lo expiring instead of Konchar). – 4:46 PM
The Grizzlies offered the Nets a top-17 protected 2025 first for Dorian Finney-Smith but also wanted Brooklyn’s 2025 second, per @kpelton.
The Nets felt better about three Lakers seconds, Maxwell Lewis, and more cap space (D’Lo expiring instead of Konchar). – 4:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers announce the acquisition of Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from Brooklyn in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and 3 2nd rounders: pic.x.com/58s5a4CCo8 – 4:33 PM 
Lakers announce the acquisition of Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from Brooklyn in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and 3 2nd rounders: pic.x.com/58s5a4CCo8 – 4:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Not often you see a team acquire two players who were both teammates of the head coach on different teams in the same trade but that’s what the Lakers did by getting Dorian Finney-Smith (Mavericks) and Shake Milton (76ers) – 4:33 PM
Not often you see a team acquire two players who were both teammates of the head coach on different teams in the same trade but that’s what the Lakers did by getting Dorian Finney-Smith (Mavericks) and Shake Milton (76ers) – 4:33 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers-Nets trade is official: Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to LA; D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks to Brooklyn. pic.x.com/dv6b4uJCaA – 4:32 PM 
Lakers-Nets trade is official: Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to LA; D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks to Brooklyn. pic.x.com/dv6b4uJCaA – 4:32 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
It’s official: The Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. pic.x.com/j6HpDwSUoL – 4:32 PM 
It’s official: The Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. pic.x.com/j6HpDwSUoL – 4:32 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Before the Brooklyn Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies offered a top-15 protected 2025 first-round pick, Luke Kennard and John Konchar to the Nets for Finney-Smith and second-round considerations, league sources told @hoopshype. – 2:56 PM
Before the Brooklyn Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies offered a top-15 protected 2025 first-round pick, Luke Kennard and John Konchar to the Nets for Finney-Smith and second-round considerations, league sources told @hoopshype. – 2:56 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Don’t know if Sixers had real interest in Dorian Finney-Smith + Dennis Schröder, but if they liked those guys, Brooklyn’s surprisingly good start to the year hurt the Sixers. They could’ve conceivably beaten GSW/LAL offers, but not until Jan. 15 when KJ Martin is trade eligible. – 2:27 PM
Don’t know if Sixers had real interest in Dorian Finney-Smith + Dennis Schröder, but if they liked those guys, Brooklyn’s surprisingly good start to the year hurt the Sixers. They could’ve conceivably beaten GSW/LAL offers, but not until Jan. 15 when KJ Martin is trade eligible. – 2:27 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
JJ Redick has been a fan of Dorian Finney-Smith’s game for years 👀 pic.x.com/Hkq5SWGJSg – 1:50 PM 
JJ Redick has been a fan of Dorian Finney-Smith’s game for years 👀 pic.x.com/Hkq5SWGJSg – 1:50 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Lakers reportedly trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
This is a win for LA, which gets a much-needed 3&D wing (one they have eyed for years) who can step into the starting 5 and do it without giving up a first-round pick
nbcsports.com/nba/news/laker… – 1:29 PM
Lakers reportedly trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
This is a win for LA, which gets a much-needed 3&D wing (one they have eyed for years) who can step into the starting 5 and do it without giving up a first-round pick
nbcsports.com/nba/news/laker… – 1:29 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets trade grade for D’Angelo Russell-Dorian Finney-Smith deal
clutchpoints.com/nets-trade-gra… – 1:18 PM
Nets trade grade for D’Angelo Russell-Dorian Finney-Smith deal
clutchpoints.com/nets-trade-gra… – 1:18 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
ESPN story on the Lakers sending D’Angelo Russell and three second-rounders to the Nets in a four-player trade landing Dorian Finney-Smith in Los Angeles: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:55 PM
ESPN story on the Lakers sending D’Angelo Russell and three second-rounders to the Nets in a four-player trade landing Dorian Finney-Smith in Los Angeles: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:55 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Lakers are trading their 2027, 2030 and 2031 second-round picks to the Nets, sources told @hoopshype. All of the picks are unprotected, sources said.
Lakers also send D’Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, as ESPN first reported. – 12:55 PM
Lakers are trading their 2027, 2030 and 2031 second-round picks to the Nets, sources told @hoopshype. All of the picks are unprotected, sources said.
Lakers also send D’Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, as ESPN first reported. – 12:55 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The Lakers get much needed wing depth and flexibility below the second apron.
Below 2nd apron: $3.5M (was $30K)
Dorian Finney-Smith: $14.9M and $15.4M (P)
Shake Milton: $2.9M, $3M (NGTY), $3.3M (NGTY) – 12:19 PM
The Lakers get much needed wing depth and flexibility below the second apron.
Below 2nd apron: $3.5M (was $30K)
Dorian Finney-Smith: $14.9M and $15.4M (P)
Shake Milton: $2.9M, $3M (NGTY), $3.3M (NGTY) – 12:19 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a trade sending D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, sources told ESPN. pic.x.com/V175zGtmKW – 12:12 PM 
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a trade sending D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, sources told ESPN. pic.x.com/V175zGtmKW – 12:12 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick said Gabe Vincent will have further evaluation on his oblique injury to determine how much time he will miss, if any, after sitting out the second half vs. SAC. – 1:15 AM
JJ Redick said Gabe Vincent will have further evaluation on his oblique injury to determine how much time he will miss, if any, after sitting out the second half vs. SAC. – 1:15 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick on the importance of Austin Reaves (26 points, 16 assists tonight) on offense:
“The wiggle. The ability to touch the paint in the half court. The ability to (draw) two on the ball … Austin is vital to us.” – 1:14 AM
JJ Redick on the importance of Austin Reaves (26 points, 16 assists tonight) on offense:
“The wiggle. The ability to touch the paint in the half court. The ability to (draw) two on the ball … Austin is vital to us.” – 1:14 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
It’s a 7-4 Kings run, but one that has seen the Lakers go 126 seconds without a field goal
Los Angeles lead down to 123-117 with 3:39 left to play. JJ Redick calls timeout — Both teams with two remaining. – 12:48 AM
It’s a 7-4 Kings run, but one that has seen the Lakers go 126 seconds without a field goal
Los Angeles lead down to 123-117 with 3:39 left to play. JJ Redick calls timeout — Both teams with two remaining. – 12:48 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick first noted that he thinks Mike Brown – fired by the Kings yesterday – is a really good coach.
He added that the Lakers are “expecting to get (Sacramento’s) best tonight,” citing how teams tend to respond, in the short term at least, to adversity. – 8:58 PM
JJ Redick first noted that he thinks Mike Brown – fired by the Kings yesterday – is a really good coach.
He added that the Lakers are “expecting to get (Sacramento’s) best tonight,” citing how teams tend to respond, in the short term at least, to adversity. – 8:58 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
JJ Redick says that Gabe Vincent will start tonight in LeBron James place vs Kings – 8:56 PM
JJ Redick says that Gabe Vincent will start tonight in LeBron James place vs Kings – 8:56 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rui Hachimura is available tonight after missing yesterday’s practice (illness).
JJ Redick is hoping that both Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell are able to play; both will do on-court workouts before their status is finalized. – 8:55 PM
Rui Hachimura is available tonight after missing yesterday’s practice (illness).
JJ Redick is hoping that both Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell are able to play; both will do on-court workouts before their status is finalized. – 8:55 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick says Rui Hachimura (illness) is available and Anthony Davis (ankle) and D’Angelo Russell (thumb) will go through their pregame workouts with the intention of playing, should they feel good to go. – 8:54 PM
JJ Redick says Rui Hachimura (illness) is available and Anthony Davis (ankle) and D’Angelo Russell (thumb) will go through their pregame workouts with the intention of playing, should they feel good to go. – 8:54 PM
More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: JJ Redick says the hope for the Lakers is to have Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in the lineup Tuesday vs. CLE. Redick says he will keep the same starting lineup, however. -via Twitter @mcten / December 30, 2024
Mike Trudell: JJ Redick on the acquisition of Finney-Smith: “Dorian gives has another defender – he’s a guy who has guarded multiple positions throughout his career. He’s worked to become an elite catch-and-shoot player.” DFS is shooting a career-high 43.5% from 3 on 5.4 attempts per game. -via Twitter @LakersReporter / December 30, 2024
Dave McMenamin: Gabe Vincent (hip) did not practice today, per JJ Redick. Redick added that Jaxson Hayes (ankle) is probable to play for the first time since late November. Jarred Vanderbilt (foot injuries) also participated in the non-contact portion of practice. -via Twitter @mcten / December 30, 2024
Sacramento has explored the trade market for potential upgrades, such as Brooklyn’s Cam Johnson and previously Dorian Finney-Smith before he was traded to the Lakers, league sources said. This summer, Sacramento had checked in on Brandon Ingram, sources said. ESPN also recently reported the Kings circled the wagon on Zach LaVine, Kyle Kuzma, and Cam Thomas. Of the group, Johnson has been a consistent trade target for the Kings, league sources told HoopsHype. -via HoopsHype / December 31, 2024
While the Lakers hope to keep Dorian Finney-Smith long-term, the early expectation is he will decline his $15.38 million player option for the 2025-26 season and enter unrestricted free agency, HoopsHype has learned. Finney-Smith, a proven 3-and-D forward, is shooting a career-high 43.5 percent from 3-point range this season. -via HoopsHype / December 31, 2024
Shams Charania: New Lakers Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton have been cleared to make their team debut tonight versus the Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. All physicals have been complete for the four-player Lakers-Nets trade. -via x.com / December 31, 2024
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