Dorian Finney-Smith News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Toronto faces Houston, looks to halt 3-game skid

Toronto looks to end its three-game skid when the Toronto Raptors play Houston

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Brooklyn faces Houston after Thomas' 40-point outing

Brooklyn faces the Houston Rockets after Cam Thomas scored 40 points in the Nets' 118-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Monday Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.

Impact Finney-Smith will miss his third consecutive game to start the regular season as he continues to recover from left ankle surgery he underwent in June. The veteran forward remains without a timetable for a return, so he can be considered doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Raptors until the Rockets provide another update.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Dorian Finney-Smith isn't playing for Rockets with injury return news after free agent signing | Sporting News DFS will come back to a crowded group.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't play Friday Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Detroit.

Impact Finney-Smith remains without a timeline for a return, leaving his status in doubt for future game action until Houston offers another update on his status. The Rockets should lean more on Tari Eason in the meantime.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit heads to Houston for non-conference showdown

Detroit heads to Houston for a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Tuesday's season opener against the Thunder.

Impact Finney-Smith remains without a timetable to return, leaving him in doubt for game action until Houston offers another update on his status. The Rockets could need Jeff Green to pick up some minutes off the bench until Finney-Smith is cleared to return.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City hosts Houston to open season

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets in the season opener

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains without timetable Finney-Smith (ankle) remains without a timetable to return, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports.

Impact According to coach Ime Udoka, Finney-Smith is a "bit behind" Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) -- Tate is hopeful to play on Opening Night. For now, it seems likely that Finney-Smith will miss a handful of games to open the 2025-26 season.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains without timetable Finney-Smith (ankle) remains without a timetable to return, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets' Dorian Finney-Smith expected to miss start of season Houston Rockets forward likely out to start 2025-26 season while recovering from offseason ankle surgery.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • NBA.COM

Dorian Finney-Smith likely to miss Rockets' season opener after ankle surgery

Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith is expected to miss the start of the NBA season while recovering from off-season ankle surgery

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Status in doubt for season opener Finney-Smith (ankle) is unlikely to be ready to play for the start of the regular season, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact After undergoing offseason left ankle surgery, Finney-Smith still hasn't been cleared for contact and appears to be doubtful for Opening Night. The veteran forward should play meaningful minutes for the Rockets when healthy, so his absence should create more playing time for Tari Eason in the frontcourt. Jae'Sean Tate and Josh Okogie also have a chance to carve out a role in the early going.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Finney-Smith devastating injury update will surprise Rockets fans As the Houston Rockets prepared to enter training camp just two weeks ago, a serious strength of the way they had constructed their roster w...

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets have made their stance on Dorian Finney-Smith crystal clear As the Houston Rockets head into the 2025-26 NBA season, much of their roster will need to change and conform around their addition of super...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

With team-first focus, Rockets relying on Dorian Finney-Smith as defensive communicator Rafael Stone on Dorian Finney-Smith’s value as a defensive communicator: “It really elevates not just his own play, but the play of his team...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Nets receive harsh reality check on Dorian Finney-Smith The Brooklyn Nets received a harsh reality check regarding their decision to hold onto Dorian Finney-Smith post trade deadline.

JULY 13, 2025 • NOTHINBUTNETS.COM

Lakers' Negotiations With Dorian Finney-Smith Went 'Badly' Says NBA Insider Apparently, the Lakers didn’t want to keep Finney-Smith as badly as some fans did.

JULY 4, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Rockets star Kevin Durant takes shot at Dorian Finney-Smith and former teammate | Sporting News Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant takes a shot at new teammate Dorian Finney-Smith, as well as a former teammate.

JULY 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Houston Rockets Add Key Sixth Man in Dorian Finney-Smith Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN.

JULY 1, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Rockets to sign Dorian Finney-Smith away from Lakers Houston reportedly lands 2-way swingman Dorian Finney-Smith in a multi-year contract agreement after free agency opens.

JUNE 30, 2025 • NBA.COM

Dorian Finney-Smith joins Rockets on a four-year deal Shams Charania: Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ES...

JUNE 30, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Rockets signing veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith to four-year, $53-million deal Now on a four-year, $53-million deal, Houston’s hope is for newly acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith to help with both defense and floor s...

JUNE 30, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Inks pact with Houston Finney-Smith (ankle) signed a four-year, $53 million contract with the Rockets on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Finney-Smith will join Houston after declining his $15.4 million player option with the Lakers for 2025-26 on Sunday. The 3-and-D forward will provide the Rockets with depth in the frontcourt after a productive 2024-25 campaign, during which he shot a career-high 41.1 percent from beyond the arc. Over 63 regular-season appearances (40 starts) between Los Angeles and Brooklyn last year, Finney-Smith averaged 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes per game. The 32-year-old underwent surgery on his left ankle in mid-June but is expected to be ready for training camp.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NBA free agency opens with Spurs, Rockets, Hawks, Magic and Mavs among those making early moves

The Houston Rockets continued their offseason improvements by adding veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith on a four-year, $53 million deal shortly after the NBA’s free agency window...

JUNE 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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