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31 December 2024
Cleared to play Tuesday
Finney-Smith (recently traded) will make his debut with the Lakers on Tuesday against the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Analysis
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.
30 December 2024
Bench role with new team
Finney-Smith will come off the bench for the Lakers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
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.
29 December 2024
Bound for L.A.
The Lakers acquired Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton from the Nets on Sunday in exchange for guard D'Angelo Russell, forward Maxwell Lewis and three future second-round draft picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Analysis
Finney-Smith has been in the center of trade rumors for the early part of the season, and the Lakers were able to put together an enticing enough offer for the Nets to part ways with the veteran forward. In his 20 appearances with Brooklyn, Finney-Smith had averaged 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 three-pointers, 1.6 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks in 29.0 minutes per contest. The 31-year-old may not be in store for a starting role in Los Angeles like he held in Brooklyn, but his ability to play both forward spots and serve as a small-ball center while shooting the three-point ball at a high clip (35.9 percent career mark) should at the very least make him a versatile piece off the bench for the Lakers. His first chance to suit up with his new team will come Tuesday against the Cavaliers.
28 December 2024
Grabs nine boards in return
Finney-Smith (calf) finished with two points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and nine rebounds over 27 minutes in Friday's 96-87 loss to the Spurs.
Analysis
The Nets were down seven players Friday due to either injury or rest, but Finney-Smith's return from a three-game absence at least helped fill some of the vacated minutes. Finney-Smith wasn't particularly effective during his time on the court, however, and he handled a meager 13.4 percent usage rate while Keon Johnson and Shake Milton stepped in as the primary hubs on offense in the absences of Ben Simmons (back), Cameron Johnson (hip) and Cam Thomas (hamstring). All three of those players could be back for Sunday's game against the Magic, but Finney-Smith's playing time shouldn't be too affected, as he holds a relatively stable role as a 3-and-D forward.
27 December 2024
Available Friday
Finney-Smith (calf) is listed as available for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis
Finney-Smith will return to action after a three-game absence due to a left calf contusion. It is unclear whether the 31-year-old will operate under a minutes restriction, but if he does, Noah Clowney could see an increased role. Over his last five outings, Finney-Smith has averaged 11.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 29.8 minutes per contest.
27 December 2024
Questionable Friday
Finney-Smith (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis
Finney-Smith was a late scratch for the first leg of the club's back-to-back set in Thursday's win over the Bucks due to a left calf contusion. However, the 31-year-old seems to be nearing a return to game action, as he said he felt good before eventually being ruled out Thursday, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. If Finney-Smith is sidelined, Noah Clowney and Tyrese Martin are candidates for increased roles.
27 December 2024
Late scratch Thursday
Finney-Smith (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Milwaukee, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Analysis
Despite previously saying he'd play Thursday, Finney-Smith will miss his third consecutive outing due to a left calf contusion. The 31-year-old's status for the second leg of the back-to-back set Friday against the Spurs is now in jeopardy, and Noah Clowney will likely continue seeing an increased role in Finney-Smith's absence.
26 December 2024
Set to play against Milwaukee
Finney-Smith (calf) said he will play in Thursday's game versus the Bucks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Analysis
Finney-Smith will return to action Thursday after missing Brooklyn's last two contests due to a left calf contusion. The veteran forward should reclaim his starting spot from Noah Clowney.
25 December 2024
Questionable for Thursday
Finney-Smith (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Milwaukee, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Analysis
Finney-Smith is at risk of missing his third consecutive game due to a left calf contusion. He is joined by Ben Simmons (back) as questionable, while Cam Thomas (hamstring) and Ziaire Williams (knee) will remain out for Brooklyn.