Dorian Finney-Smith News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Lakers fully vindicated for letting Dorian Finney-Smith walk after latest trade The Los Angeles Lakers let Dorian Finney-Smith walk in free agency, but that was unquestionably the right move.

4 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Rockets' Dorian Finney-Smith trade disaster comes with one saving grace The Rockets’ “Dorian Finney-Smith era” has officially ended. After signing Finney-Smith to a four-year, $53 million contract last offseason,...

6 DAYS AGO • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Houston Rockets trade Dorian Finney-Smith to Charlotte Hornets The Houston Rockets are remaking their roster and seeking improved financial flexibility, which is why Dorian Finney-Smith will suit up with...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Report: Rockets deal Dorian Finney-Smith to Hornets Charlotte adds a veteran 3-point shooting threat in a reported swap with Houston.

6 DAYS AGO • NBA.COM

Traded to Charlotte The Rockets are trading Finney-Smith to the Hornets along with three second-round picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact This is a pure salary dump by the Rockets. Finney-Smith is coming off a down season, but he has a strong track record of being a plus defender and floor spacer. Presumably, the Hornets will be eyeing him as a potential rotation player off the bench.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lakers look genius for dumping Dorian Finney-Smith after latest Rockets rumors The Los Angeles Lakers took plenty of heat for letting Dorian Finney-Smith walk in free agency, but the latest rumors only further signal it...

JUNE 27 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Scoreless in eight minutes Finney-Smith registered zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across eight minutes during Friday's 98-78 loss to the Lakers in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Impact Finney-Smith was used sparingly during his first campaign with the Rockets, and injuries limited him to 37 regular-season appearances. He averaged just 3.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists, shooting 33.3 percent from the field in 16.8 minutes per contest.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Limited impact in win Finney-Smith provided two points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one block across 19 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 victory over the Lakers in Game 4 of the first round...

Impact Finney-Smith was one of three players for Houston's second unit to log 19 minutes. He has just two appearances to his name this series with averages of 1.0 points and 2.5 rebounds, and he's yet to hit a field goal.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers look better for letting Dorian Finney-Smith go as wing is a playoff non-factor The Los Angeles Lakers made the right move to let Dorian Finney-Smith go to the Rockets last summer.

APRIL 22 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Exits rotation Friday Finney-Smith (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Friday in the Rockets' 119-109 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Since completing his recovery from offseason left ankle surgery and making his Rockets debut Dec. 25, Finney-Smith has failed to rediscover his shooting touch. The 10th-year forward has converted at a lowly 31.7 percent rate from the field and 26.9 percent from three-point range over his 35 appearances, and his continued shooting struggles appear to have resulted in him falling out of the rotation. Head coach Ime Udoka turned to Tari Eason and Jae'Sean Tate to play reserve minutes at forward Friday while Finney-Smith and Josh Okogie were both phased out.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score Monday Finney-Smith recorded zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds across eight minutes during Monday's 132-124 loss to Chicago.

Impact Finney-Smith continues to offer very little in terms of tangible production, having scored no more than five points in 11 of his past 13 appearances. While he does provide Houston with a solid veteran presence, his ability to have an impact on the court is not what it once was. In 34 games this season, he has averaged just 3.1 points in 17.2 minutes.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Finney-Smith will start Friday versus the Pelicans, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact This will be the first start of the season for Finney-Smith and he'll 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 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Pelicans Finney-Smith (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against New Orleans.

Impact 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 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Finney-Smith is out for Wednesday's game against Denver due to left ankle injury management.

Impact Wednesday is the second half of Houston's back-to-back set. Finney-Smith's absence should open up a few extra minutes for Clint Capela and Josh Okogie off the bench.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Finney-Smith (ankle) is good to go for Friday's game against Portland.

Impact Finney-Smith is no longer on the injury report after sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set. The forward is averaging 19.1 minutes over his last five appearances.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday Finney-Smith (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against the Warriors, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact The veteran forward is sitting out the front end of Houston's back-to-back for injury management, and the expectation is that Finney-Smith will be able to play in Friday's tilt versus Portland. His absence Thursday should lead to a bump in minutes for Josh Okogie and Clint Capela off the bench.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Decent workload in win Finney-Smith ended with five points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 123-118 win over the Wizards.

Impact Finney-Smith saw a sizable workload in this win, but he wasn't able to do much damage in the box score. Amen Thompson suffered an ankle issue Monday and Jabari Smith (ankle) is also day-to-day, so Finney-Smith could see a short-term boost in minutes.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Finney-Smith (knee) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Magic.

Impact The veteran forward sat out Wednesday's blowout win over the Kings due to knee injury management. Finney-Smith is ready to handle his typical role off the bench Thursday, but he hasn't yet reached double figures in scoring in any of his 23 appearances.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Finney-Smith (knee) won't play Wednesday against the Kings, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Finney-Smith will receive a rest day on the first leg of this back-to-back set, but he'll return to the floor for Thursday's game in Orlando. Josh Okogie could see some extra minutes with Finney-Smith unavailable and Jeff Green might be able to get into the rotation.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well in win Finney-Smith finished Thursday's 105-101 win over the Hornets with eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes.

Impact Houston's final contest prior to the All-Star break was the second half of a back-to-back, and Finney-Smith sat out that contest for injury maintenance. The Rockets are pretty thin in the frontcourt, and there is a path for Finney-Smith to carve out a larger role.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Finney-Smith (knee) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Houston's final contest prior to the All-Star break was the second half of a back-to-back, which Finney-Smith sat out, but he's good to go for Thursday to occupy his usual role off the bench. However, the veteran forward has failed to score at least five points in each of his last seven appearances, diminishing most of his fantasy appeal.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Finney-Smith (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Clippers.

Impact As expected, Finney-Smith will be held out for rest on the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Tari Eason (rest) questionable, Josh Okogie could see a sizable role Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again ins victory Finney-Smith produced three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 102-95 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Finney-Smith scored fewer than five points for the seventh straight game, despite the fact that he has carved out a somewhat consistent role. In 12 appearances over the past month, he has averaged just 3.1 points in 16.1 minutes, leaving him well and truly off the fantasy radar.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Thursday Finney-Smith (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Impact After sitting out the front end of a back-to-back set, Finney-Smith will be good to go for this contest. The forward is averaging 15.5 minutes per game over his last five outings.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Finney-Smith is out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to left ankle injury management.

Impact The expectation is that the veteran forward will be ready to go for Thursday's tilt against the Hornets. Josh Okogie and Clint Capela should help fill out the frontcourt minutes Wednesday, especially with Kevin Durant (ankle) joining Finney-Smith on the sidelines.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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