Tag: Dorian Finney-Smith

Finney-Smith Signs $53M Deal with Rockets

Dorian Finney-Smith (Houston Rockets)
July 1, 2025

Veteran 3-and-D wing Dorian Finney-Smith has signed a four-year, $53 million deal with the Houston Rockets, bringing elite perimeter defense and high-efficiency shooting to a team reshaping its rotation post-Kevin Durant trade.
After declining a $15.4M player option with L.A., Finney-Smith moved to Houston. He ranked top 10 in defending All-Stars last season and is expected to replace Dillon Brooks in the lineup.

Finney-Smith Undergoes Surgery, Eyes Training Camp Return

Dorian Finney-Smith (Los Angeles Lakers)
June 2025

Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith has undergone left ankle surgery and is expected to return fully fit for 2025-26 training camp. The injury had hampered him for multiple seasons despite strong performances after his midseason arrival from Brooklyn.
After battling chronic ankle pain, Finney-Smith opted for surgery to resolve lingering issues. The Lakers value him highly, and his recovery timeline aligns with extension eligibility. He has until June 29 to decide on his $15.4M player option.

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