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.

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 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

"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

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

New Los Angeles Lakers wing Dorian Finney-Smith expressed his excitement to play meaningful basketball after being traded.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a period of evaluation after acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets. Does the team have

The Lakers apparently caused some hard feelings to form between the Nets and another team in the Western Conference.

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