Per league sources, there were two holdups to completing that deal. In addition to Finney-Smith, Memphis wanted Brooklyn’s 2025 second-round pick and offered top-17 protection on the first-rounder. With the Grizzlies unwilling to budge — and perhaps awaiting more information on the nature of Ja Morant’s shoulder injury — the Nets opted for the Lakers’ offer instead.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Khobi Price @khobi_price
“With this trade, we are thrilled to add the physicality, toughness and elite shooting that Dorian Finney-Smith will bring to our core.”
Full statement from Rob Pelinka on the Lakers’ trade with the Nets: pic.x.com/MtPp1mzFNW – 5:06 PM
“With this trade, we are thrilled to add the physicality, toughness and elite shooting that Dorian Finney-Smith will bring to our core.”
Full statement from Rob Pelinka on the Lakers’ trade with the Nets: pic.x.com/MtPp1mzFNW – 5:06 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @motorcityhoops and I are about to start recording!
-Dorian Finney-Smith for D’Angelo Russell trade
-Luka hurt
-Mike Brown fired
-Christmas takeaways
alll that and more!
youtube.com/live/0r9FJ1yaj… pic.x.com/XrTHvgkDpv – 5:02 PM
Hello! @motorcityhoops and I are about to start recording!
-Dorian Finney-Smith for D’Angelo Russell trade
-Luka hurt
-Mike Brown fired
-Christmas takeaways
alll that and more!
youtube.com/live/0r9FJ1yaj… pic.x.com/XrTHvgkDpv – 5:02 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Grizzlies offered the Nets a top-17 protected 2025 first for Dorian Finney-Smith but also wanted Brooklyn’s 2025 second, per @kpelton.
The Nets felt better about three Lakers seconds, Maxwell Lewis, and more cap space (D’Lo expiring instead of Konchar). – 4:46 PM
The Grizzlies offered the Nets a top-17 protected 2025 first for Dorian Finney-Smith but also wanted Brooklyn’s 2025 second, per @kpelton.
The Nets felt better about three Lakers seconds, Maxwell Lewis, and more cap space (D’Lo expiring instead of Konchar). – 4:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers announce the acquisition of Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from Brooklyn in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and 3 2nd rounders: pic.x.com/58s5a4CCo8 – 4:33 PM
Lakers announce the acquisition of Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from Brooklyn in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and 3 2nd rounders: pic.x.com/58s5a4CCo8 – 4:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Not often you see a team acquire two players who were both teammates of the head coach on different teams in the same trade but that’s what the Lakers did by getting Dorian Finney-Smith (Mavericks) and Shake Milton (76ers) – 4:33 PM
Not often you see a team acquire two players who were both teammates of the head coach on different teams in the same trade but that’s what the Lakers did by getting Dorian Finney-Smith (Mavericks) and Shake Milton (76ers) – 4:33 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers-Nets trade is official: Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to LA; D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks to Brooklyn. pic.x.com/dv6b4uJCaA – 4:32 PM
Lakers-Nets trade is official: Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to LA; D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks to Brooklyn. pic.x.com/dv6b4uJCaA – 4:32 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
It’s official: The Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. pic.x.com/j6HpDwSUoL – 4:32 PM
It’s official: The Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. pic.x.com/j6HpDwSUoL – 4:32 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Before the Brooklyn Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies offered a top-15 protected 2025 first-round pick, Luke Kennard and John Konchar to the Nets for Finney-Smith and second-round considerations, league sources told @hoopshype. – 2:56 PM
Before the Brooklyn Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies offered a top-15 protected 2025 first-round pick, Luke Kennard and John Konchar to the Nets for Finney-Smith and second-round considerations, league sources told @hoopshype. – 2:56 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Don’t know if Sixers had real interest in Dorian Finney-Smith + Dennis Schröder, but if they liked those guys, Brooklyn’s surprisingly good start to the year hurt the Sixers. They could’ve conceivably beaten GSW/LAL offers, but not until Jan. 15 when KJ Martin is trade eligible. – 2:27 PM
Don’t know if Sixers had real interest in Dorian Finney-Smith + Dennis Schröder, but if they liked those guys, Brooklyn’s surprisingly good start to the year hurt the Sixers. They could’ve conceivably beaten GSW/LAL offers, but not until Jan. 15 when KJ Martin is trade eligible. – 2:27 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
JJ Redick has been a fan of Dorian Finney-Smith’s game for years 👀 pic.x.com/Hkq5SWGJSg – 1:50 PM
JJ Redick has been a fan of Dorian Finney-Smith’s game for years 👀 pic.x.com/Hkq5SWGJSg – 1:50 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Lakers reportedly trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
This is a win for LA, which gets a much-needed 3&D wing (one they have eyed for years) who can step into the starting 5 and do it without giving up a first-round pick
nbcsports.com/nba/news/laker… – 1:29 PM
Lakers reportedly trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
This is a win for LA, which gets a much-needed 3&D wing (one they have eyed for years) who can step into the starting 5 and do it without giving up a first-round pick
nbcsports.com/nba/news/laker… – 1:29 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets trade grade for D’Angelo Russell-Dorian Finney-Smith deal
clutchpoints.com/nets-trade-gra… – 1:18 PM
Nets trade grade for D’Angelo Russell-Dorian Finney-Smith deal
clutchpoints.com/nets-trade-gra… – 1:18 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Lakers are trading their 2027, 2030 and 2031 second-round picks to the Nets, sources told @hoopshype. All of the picks are unprotected, sources said.
Lakers also send D’Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, as ESPN first reported. – 12:55 PM
Lakers are trading their 2027, 2030 and 2031 second-round picks to the Nets, sources told @hoopshype. All of the picks are unprotected, sources said.
Lakers also send D’Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, as ESPN first reported. – 12:55 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The Lakers get much needed wing depth and flexibility below the second apron.
Below 2nd apron: $3.5M (was $30K)
Dorian Finney-Smith: $14.9M and $15.4M (P)
Shake Milton: $2.9M, $3M (NGTY), $3.3M (NGTY) – 12:19 PM
The Lakers get much needed wing depth and flexibility below the second apron.
Below 2nd apron: $3.5M (was $30K)
Dorian Finney-Smith: $14.9M and $15.4M (P)
Shake Milton: $2.9M, $3M (NGTY), $3.3M (NGTY) – 12:19 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a trade sending D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, sources told ESPN. pic.x.com/V175zGtmKW – 12:12 PM
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a trade sending D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, sources told ESPN. pic.x.com/V175zGtmKW – 12:12 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Updating my Thursday story regarding Memphis’ pursuit of Brooklyn’s Dorian Finney-Smith:
League sources say there are active discussions between the teams on the trade scenario in the story: John Konchar and Luke Kennard to the Nets for DFS.
Original: tinyurl.com/mpr996xn – 6:53 PM
Updating my Thursday story regarding Memphis’ pursuit of Brooklyn’s Dorian Finney-Smith:
League sources say there are active discussions between the teams on the trade scenario in the story: John Konchar and Luke Kennard to the Nets for DFS.
Original: tinyurl.com/mpr996xn – 6:53 PM
More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: The Lakers make the trade with the Nets official. pic.x.com/MAAbEElqak -via Twitter @mcten / December 29, 2024
Brian Lewis: The #Nets can’t comment on the D’Angelo Russell-Dorian Finney-Smith deal until it becomes official. But Noah Clowney speaking in general terms about Finney-Smith: “Always good energy, always in a good mood. My dog; somebody I relied on heavily.” #NBA -via Twitter @NYPost_Lewis / December 29, 2024
