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.

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

We need Dorian and we need him to be who he is,” JJ Redick says. Says that if he is, it’ll greatly benefit the group.Source: Twitter @DanWoikeSports What’s the buzz on Twitter?

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 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

Finney-Smith, a veteran 3-and-D wing who the Lakers have coveted for some time, relishes going from a rebuilding franchise to one he believes is trying to contend for a championship.

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

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

Los Angeles Lakers third-year guard Max Christie has played the best ball of his career recently, but here are three reasons why the Lakers would be better served keeping him on the bench.