Which Lakers Have Option Dates & When Must They Be Picked Up?
The Los Angeles Lakers' unceremonious exit from the 2025 NBA Playoffs shined a massive spotlight on the issues with their roster construction. While no one faulted general manager Rob Pelinka for failing to build an on-the-fly roster after acquiring Luka…
Dorian Finney-Smith Reflects On First Season With Lakers
Following the Luka Doncic trade, the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach JJ Redick leaned into their small-ball identity that featured lineups with Dorian Finney-Smith. Finney-Smith was acquired right before Doncic from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for D'Angelo Russell…
Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Hasn’t Thought About Player Option
Dorian Finney-Smith was essential in helping turn around the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season. While the Luka Doncic trade -- for good reason -- was the headliner, the Lakers saw their defense go from one of the worst…
Dorian Finney-Smith: Lakers Star LeBron James Has Come Back From 3-1 Deficit Before
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made the decision to play only five players in the second half of Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dorian Finney-Smith replaced Jaxson Hayes as he, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and…
Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Credits Luka Doncic For Fighting Through Illness In Game 3
Luka Doncic did not look like himself in Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers first round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and for good reason. It was revealed that Doncic was battling an illness and was throwing up…
Dorian Finney-Smith Calls Game 2 Against Timberwolves ‘Must-Win’ For Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers were on the wrong end of a blowout in Game 1 of their first round series against the Timberwolves, being outscored by 29 points at home in the final three quarters. Despite the poor overall performance…
Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Explains Difference Of Luka Doncic In Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into their first postseason with Luka Doncic at the helm next to LeBron James, and are expected to have a real chance to compete for a championship. If they do go on a run,…
Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Looking Forward To Playoff Atmosphere At Crypto.com Arena
There is a ton of excitement surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers as the postseason nears and the Crypto.com Arena is expected to be rocking for Game 1 on Saturday night. Someone who will play a major role for the Lakers…
Lakers Rule Out LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & Others In Regular Season Finale Vs. Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith have all been ruled out of the regular season finale against the Portland Trail Blazers. Additionally, Jaxson Hayes, Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt…
Dorian Finney-Smith: Luka Doncic’s Reception Was Well-Deserved After Changing Culture In Dallas
It was always going to take some time for Luka Doncic to get comfortable following his trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers as the deal came as an absolute shock to everyone, himself included. But one…
