DORIAN FINNEY-SMITH NEWS

Starting sans Hachimura Finney-Smith will start in Friday's game against the Pelicans, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact The veteran forward will receive the starting nod due to Rui Hachimura (knee) being sidelined in the second night of a back-to-back set. Finney-Smith has averaged 9.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals across 28.8 minutes per contest.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Posts massive line Finney-Smith chipped in 20 points (6-13 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals across 32 minutes during Monday's 104-98 victory over the Ro...

Impact Finney-Smith set season-high marks in points (20), three-pointers (6) and blocks (3) in the win over Houston, as the veteran forward produced his best all-around game of the campaign. He's trending in the right direction from a fantasy perspective, returning sixth-round value in nine-category formats over his last seven games with 10.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.9 three-pointers.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers hold off Rockets 104-98 with 6 3-pointers apiece from Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent

Luka Doncic had 20 points and nine assists, and Gabe Vincent added 20 points on six 3-pointers in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 104-98 victory over the Houston Rockets

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Reaves, Doncic lead Lakers to 134-127 victory over Grizzlies, spoiling Iisalo's debut

Austin Reaves had 31 points and eight assists, Luka Doncic added 29 points and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers held on for a 134-127 win over Memphis in the Grizzlies’ firs...

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Joins second unit Finney-Smith will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Finney-Smith will make way for Rui Hachimura (knee) to jump back into the lineup. Finney-Smith is likely to maintain a sizable role despite this move to the second unit.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return Finney-Smith (face) is available for the second half of Thursday's game against the Bulls, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Finney-Smith was able to receive medical care during the half after suffering a cut on his face. He'll be available the rest of the way.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Finney-Smith went to the locker room during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Bulls due to face injury, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Finney-Smith took an inadvertent elbow to the face and appeared to be bleeding around the eye before making his way to the locker room. His availability to return is unclear at this time.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Thursday Finney-Smith is in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Bulls on Thursday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Finney-Smith started in 11 straight outings before retreating to the bench Wednesday against the Pacers due to the return of Rui Hachimura. With Hachimura sitting out of the second leg of a back-to-back set Thursday, Finney-Smith will return to the starting five for his 18th start with the Lakers. Finney-Smith has shot 39.0 percent from three on 5.4 3PA/G since the beginning of March.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Wednesday Finney-Smith will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Finney-Smith started in 11 consecutive appearances as Rui Hachimura missed an elongated period and had to be slowly reintegrated into the Lakers' rotation. However, Hachimura will enter the starting lineup Wednesday in place of Finney-Smith.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Solid all-around performance Finney-Smith had 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven rebounds and two steals in 35 minutes during Monday's 118-106 loss to the Magic.

Impact After one of his worst performances in a Lakers uniform during the loss to the Bulls on Saturday, Finney-Smith bounced back with a strong overall outing in Monday's loss to the Magic. The defensive-minded forward has played well since being traded to Los Angeles, averaging 7.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 43.6 percent from the floor and 37.1 percent from deep in 33 games with his new team.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will play against Chicago Finney-Smith (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact After sitting out Thursday's loss to the Bucks due to an ankle injury, Finney-Smith will be back on the floor Saturday. The veteran forward is averaging 8.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 44.3 percent from the floor and 39.7 percent from deep.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to play Saturday Finney-Smith (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Finney-Smith has been a regular starter for the Lakers since the All-Star break, and he's likely to return to action Saturday alongside most of the starters who sat Thursday's loss to the Bucks. Finney-Smith is averaging 9.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game since the beginning of March.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Bronny James sets new highs in depleted Lakers' loss to Bucks

Bronny James was the bright spot for the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Lakers play the Bulls on 3-game win streak

Los Angeles looks to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Chicago

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Bucks' Damian Lillard sidelined with calf injury in game against short-handed Lakers

Damian Lillard was ruled out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Lakers in Los Angeles on Thursday night due to a calf injury

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Won't play Thursday Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Finney-Smith had started in nine of the Lakers' previous 11 games, but he becomes the latest casualty in a depleted roster, as Rui Hachimura (knee), Jarred Vanderbilt (groin), LeBron James (groin), Luka Doncic (ankle) and Austin Reaves (ankle) will also be out. Players such as Dalton Knecht, Jordan Goodwin, Gabe Vincent, Shake Milton and even Bronny James will likely see an uptick in minutes as a result of this plethora of absences. Finney-Smith's next chance to play will come against the Bulls on Saturday.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves join LeBron James on the sideline with injuries when Lakers host Bucks

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are sitting out with sprained right ankles when the Lakers host the Milwaukee Bucks in Los Angeles’ sixth game in eight days

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Doubtful Thursday Finney-Smith (ankle) has been listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Finney-Smith has started nine of the last 11 games for the Lakers, but the team will likely be forced to others to shoulder the load in the frontcourt Thursday against Milwaukee. Rui Hachimura (knee), LeBron James (groin), Luka Doncic (ankle) and Austin Reaves (ankle) have been ruled out for this game, with Jarred Vanderbilt (groin) sporting a doubtful designation, meaning Dalton Knecht, Jordan Goodwin, Gabe Vincent, Shake Milton and Bronny James will likely have to pick up the slack.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 14 points in starting role Finney-Smith posted 14 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 120-108 victory over Denver.

Impact Finney-Smith will be a fixture with the first unit until LeBron James (groin) and Rui Hachimura (knee) return to action, and he could retain his usage when the team elects to rest their stars for the playoffs. Hachimura's return is imminent, but Finney-Smith should still be a likely starter Thursday against the Bucks.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Reaves scores 30 points, Doncic just misses triple-double in Lakers' 125-109 win over Spurs

Austin Reaves scored 30 points and Luka Doncic had 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Available Monday Finney-Smith (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Spurs, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Finney-Smith will shake off a probable tag due to left ankle injury management. The veteran forward has missed two of the club's last four outings while the Lakers manage his availability, though there's no indication that he'll face any restrictions Monday. Over his last five appearances (all starts), Finney-Smith has averaged 6.6 points and 4.2 rebounds across 34.4 minutes per game for the shorthanded Lakers.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Listed probable for Monday Finney-Smith (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the Spurs, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Finney-Smith played through this left ankle issue Sunday against the Suns, logging a total of 36 minutes. The Lakers are shorthanded, so they'll be relieved to see that the veteran forward is trending toward appearing in the second leg of this back-to-back set.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns

Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 107-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Finney-Smith (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Impact As expected, Finney-Smith will return to action after resting during Friday's loss to Denver, which was the second night of a back-to-back set. Over his last six appearances (all starts), Finney-Smith has averaged 6.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 34.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Sunday Finney-Smith (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against Phoenix, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Finney-Smith is now expected to suit up after missing Friday's loss to Denver due to left ankle injury management. The 31-year-old forward has missed two of the club's last three outings. Finney-Smith has started in each of his last six appearances, during which he has averaged 6.8 points and 4.0 rebounds across 34.0 minutes per contest.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE