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Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA's sidelined starters

Luka Doncic didn't play in the Lakers' 131-126 loss at Denver Friday night, joining LeBron James on the team's lengthy list of unavailable players

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Doubtful Friday Finney-Smith is doubtful for Friday's game against Denver due to left ankle injury management, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Finney-Smith is expected to miss the second half of the club's back-to-back set while the Lakers manage his playing time due to a lingering ankle injury. With Trey Jemison (illness) also in jeopardy of missing Friday's contest, Christian Koloko and Alex Len are candidates for a bump in minutes.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip

LeBron James flew back to California for treatment on his left groin strain and will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game trip

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Will play against Milwaukee Finney-Smith (ankle) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Bucks.

Impact Finney-Smith will give the Lakers a much-needed boost in the frontcourt Thursday in Milwaukee. The 31-year-old veteran is averaging 8.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 44.3 percent and 39.3 percent from beyond the arc.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks take on the Lakers on 3-game losing streak

Milwaukee will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Milwaukee Bucks play Los Angeles

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets snap 7-game skid by beating Lakers 111-108 in first game since LeBron James' groin injury

Noah Clowney scored 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat Los Angeles 111-108 in the Lakers’ first game since losing LeBron James to a strained left groin

MARCH 11, 2025 • Associated Press

JJ Redick says Lakers season turned around once they acquired Dorian Finney-Smith Erik Slater: JJ Redick said the Lakers season turned around after they traded for Dorian Finney-Smith: “He’s brought a level of toughness. T...

MARCH 11, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron James

LeBron James was frustrated by his own play and angry at the officiating after the Lakers lost 111-108 to the Brooklyn Nets without LeBron James

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't suit up Monday Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Finney-Smith won't face his former team due to left ankle soreness, which has been a lingering issue for the 31-year-old of late. The veteran forward will join LeBron James (groin) on the sideline, meaning Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht will likely see a bump in minutes.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts seven points in spot start Finney-Smith accumulated seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 106-102 win over the Clippers.

Impact Finney-Smith drew the start with Rui Hachimura (knee) sidelined, but his contribution was minimal during the narrow victory. The team will be even more short-handed if Austin Reaves' (calf) injury proved to be serious. With Hachimura expected to be out for a week, Finney-Smith will likely continue to appear with the first unit for the next few games.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Friday vs. Clips Finney-Smith will start for the Lakers against the Clippers on Friday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Finney-Smith has come off the bench in the Lakers' last three games, but he will return to the starting lineup Friday due to the absence of Rui Hachimura (knee). Finney-Smith has averaged 65 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals over 26.1 minutes per game with the Lakers this season.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'We've got his back': Luka Doncic's new Lakers teammates are 'excited' for his Mavs return

Just over three weeks after the trade that stunned the sports world, Luka Doncic and his Los Angeles Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks o...

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'We've got his back': Luka Doncic's new Lakers teammates are 'excited' for his Mavs return

Dorian Finney-Smith Hilariously Details Ease of Playing With Luka Doncic, LeBron James Dorian Finney-Smith explained how playing with Luka Doncic and LeBron James makes things easier for the rest of the team.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • SI.COM

Starting sans Doncic Finney-Smith is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Portland, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Luka Doncic (calf) getting the night off for the second half of Los Angeles' back-to-back, Finney-Smith will make his sixth start of the season with the Lakers. Across his five previous starting appearances, the veteran forward has averaged 7.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.6 steals in 28.9 minutes.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong production off bench Finney-Smith (ankle) tallied 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 100-97 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Making his return from a one-game absence due to left ankle soreness, Finney-Smith led all Lakers reserves in playing time and paid off for fantasy managers who streamed him for three-pointers, as he came just one triple short of matching a season high. Since being acquired from the Nets on Dec. 29, Finney-Smith is averaging 7.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals in 25.3 minutes per game over 18 appearances.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gator Alumni Dorian Finney-Smith's Impact on the Lakers: A Key Addition to Championship Contention" The acquisition of Dorian Finney-Smith gives the Lakers a huge boost in pursuit of a championship.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Set to play Wednesday Finney-Smith (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Finney-Smith will return to action Thursday after missing the Lakers' last outing before the All-Star break due to left ankle soreness. Across his previous 10 appearances, the veteran forward is averaging 7.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.4 minutes.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles takes on Charlotte, aims for 8th straight home win

Los Angeles will try to keep its seven-game home win streak intact when the Lakers face Charlotte

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't go Wednesday Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Finney-Smith will miss Wednesday's contest due to left ankle soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Feb. 19 against the Hornets. With the 31-year-old forward sidelined, Jarred Vanderbilt and Trey Jemison could see a bump in minutes.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic could make his Lakers debut as early as Saturday, coach JJ Redick says

Coach JJ Redick says Luka Doncic could make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers this weekend

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Dorian Finney-Smith glad to be reunited with Luka Doncic, but his friend lost his supermax Another former Mavericks teammate-turned-Laker, Maxi Kleber, predicts the recent blockbuster trade will fuel Doncic.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Starting Tuesday Finney-Smith will start in Tuesday's game against the Clippers, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact The veteran forward will receive the starting nod for the third time as a member of the Lakers, adding a bit more size to the starting five with Anthony Davis (abdomen) having been traded to Dallas in exchange for Luka Doncic (calf) on Saturday. Over his last five outings (two starts), Finney-Smith has averaged 6.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers and 1.0 steals across 24.8 minutes per contest. He has also shot 54.5 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from downtown in that five-game span.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Tuesday Finney-Smith (shoulder) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Finney-Smith has been upgraded to available after having been listed as questionable due to a right shoulder contusion. Over his last five outings (two starts), the 31-year-old has averaged 6.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 24.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Clippers Finney-Smith (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Finney-Smith is at risk of sitting out Tuesday due to a right shoulder contusion, and the Lakers will likely wait until closer to tipoff to update his status. If the veteran forward cannot play, Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht would be slated for additional minutes, now that Max Christie is out of the mix.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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