One stat shows the forward Dorian Finney-Smith has undoubtedly made a positive impact on the Lakers since arriving in a recent trade.

Since elevating young 3-and-D swingman Max Christie into their starting five, the 20-15 Los Angeles Lakers have gone 8-4. The club's improvement is also a credit to its trade to acquire another 3-and-D wing,

The Lakers could have a very strong defensive presence on the wings with Max Christie and Dorian Finney-Smith.

New Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith seems to be gradually getting acclimated, and Anthony Davis is optimistic about the impact he will make.

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

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.

"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 pulled off one of the biggest trades we will see in late December as the 2025 NBA trade deadline approaches. The Lakers improved their ro

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.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith is excited to play with the big brothers of a city after coming from the Brooklyn Nets.