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March 13, 2026
Starting Friday
Finney-Smith will start Friday versus the Pelicans, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
This will be the first start of the season for Finney-Smith, who will be joined in the first unit by Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith. Per 36 minutes this season, Finney-Smith owns averages of 6.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 triples per contest.
March 12, 2026
Will play vs. Pelicans
Finney-Smith (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against New Orleans.
Analysis
Finney-Smith sat out of Wednesday's clash for injury management purposes, but he'll be back in action Friday evening. The Florida product is averaging 4.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists over his last six appearances, all as a reserve.
March 11, 2026
Sitting out Wednesday
Finney-Smith is out for Wednesday's game against Denver due to left ankle injury management.
Analysis
Finney-Smith has yet to play both ends of a back-to-back set since making his season debut Dec. 25, so his absence Wednesday doesn't come as a major surprise after he suited up for Tuesday's 113-99 win over the Raptors. He played 21 minutes in the victory, finishing with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal.