What’s the excitement on Twitter?
Requested Lakers head coach JJ Redick about multi-positional defenders vs “one-position” defenders
“In all probability a couple of issues. I wouldn’t know.” 😆
However then JJ mentioned how he believes Dorian Finney-Smith (and Jarred Vanderbilt) can guard “main ball handlers, wing creators, and 5s” pic.x.com/raKVWfSB2O – 7:58 PM

Jaxson Hayes is offered after lacking the previous few weeks with the ankle harm; his workload/minutes are TBD.
Hayes is the backup 5 sometimes, however Redick has additionally used Hachimura as a small ball 5, and that’s one thing DFS has achieved successfully in prior stops. So, choices. – 7:28 PM

JJ Redick says that Jaxson Hayes is offered tonight vs Cavaliers – 7:23 PM

All physicals within the Lakers – Nets commerce have been accomplished, so each Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton can be found to play tonight in opposition to Cleveland. – 4:58 PM

On the ultimate Actual Ones of 2024, @Bell19Raja and I dive into the messy Mike Brown firing, the Dorian Finney-Smith/D-Lo commerce and reply a couple of mailbag questions.
Faucet in!
open.spotify.com/episode/4TayVh… – 3:56 PM

New Group Chat with @BigWos and @kirkgoldsberry taking a protracted, arduous take a look at the Lakers after the Dorian Finney-Smith commerce, Mike Brown’s exit in Sacramento, and LeBron James at 40:
open.spotify.com/episode/6hmxJ6… – 4:50 PM

Talked for about 40 minutes yesterday with @Motorcityhoops on the D’Angelo Russell/Dorian Finney-Smith deal.
Assume it makes the Lakers higher. Additionally don’ assume they are often achieved with simply that transfer. Want a observe up.
youtu.be/1L0NXunJzQs pic.x.com/ExQfHXGg6R – 4:45 PM


Movie suggests Dorian Finney-Smith at all times battles:
“(My) mentality,” he mentioned. “That’s how my momma raised me and my brothers and sisters. It’s who I’m.”
He’s been guarding LeBron for 9 years, however at this time was probably the most he’s ever talked to him: “I’m not too pleasant on the court docket.” – 4:21 PM

JJ Redick says the hope for the Lakers is to have Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton within the lineup Tuesday vs. CLE. Redick says he’ll preserve the identical beginning lineup, nonetheless. – 3:43 PM

Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Be a part of us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/uRLaEfhIjO – 2:25 PM


Monday’s @lockedonlakers podcast! The Lakers made a commerce! D’Angelo Russell out. Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in! What are the pluses and minuses? What, if something, comes subsequent? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 1:20 PM

Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Be a part of us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/4aapFB9U3F – 12:24 PM


Dunc’d On Prime: Dorian Finney-Smith Traded to the Lakers with @DannyLeroux
Be a part of us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/mCXPYXLkr1 – 10:23 AM


A brand new UNSCHEDULED Dunc’d On Prime reacting to Dorian Finney-Smith being traded to the Lakers. Be a part of @DannyLeroux and me pic.x.com/jMJeQ7DI84 – 12:46 AM


Full breakdown of Lakers commerce for Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton. Thanks to @MarkG_Medina for becoming a member of the present. Hyperlink under
-Why Finney-Smith matches this Lakers roster
-Strengths of Milton
-It was time for D’Lo to Go
-What does Pelinka do subsequent?
youtube.com/stay/_InFyhenz… – 11:03 PM

Winners, losers from Dorian Finney-Smith commerce to Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/information/winne… – 8:29 PM

Precisely two weeks into NBA commerce season, the Lakers made a splash by buying Dorian Finney-Smith.
On DFS’ slot in LA, the lack of DLo, LA’s remaining property, what’s subsequent on the commerce entrance and why this transfer is a masterstroke from the entrance workplace: nytimes.com/athletic/60253… – 8:29 PM

Jordi Fernandez on the Dorian Finney-Smith commerce:
“It was quite simple that if we had that maturity and that thoughnsss we’d’ve closed this recreation.” – 6:29 PM

Nets: Why Brooklyn rejected Grizzlies supply for Dorian Finney-Smith that includes first-round decide
clutchpoints.com/nets-news-why-… – 5:44 PM

Lakers Commerce For Dorian Finney-Smith | D’Angelo Russell Strikes Once more x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:30 PM

“With this commerce, we’re thrilled so as to add the physicality, toughness and elite capturing that Dorian Finney-Smith will carry to our core.”
Full assertion from Rob Pelinka on the Lakers’ commerce with the Nets: pic.x.com/MtPp1mzFNW – 5:06 PM


Good day! @motorcityhoops and I are about to start out recording!
-Dorian Finney-Smith for D’Angelo Russell commerce
-Luka damage
-Mike Brown fired
-Christmas takeaways
alll that and extra!
youtube.com/stay/0r9FJ1yaj… pic.x.com/XrTHvgkDpv – 5:02 PM


The Grizzlies supplied the Nets a top-17 protected 2025 first for Dorian Finney-Smith but additionally wished Brooklyn’s 2025 second, per @kpelton.
The Nets felt higher about three Lakers seconds, Maxwell Lewis, and extra cap house (D’Lo expiring as a substitute of Konchar). – 4:46 PM

Lakers’ and Nets’ commerce is official. Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to LA for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-rounders. – 4:37 PM

Lakers announce the acquisition of Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from Brooklyn in trade for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three 2nd rounders: pic.x.com/58s5a4CCo8 – 4:33 PM


Not usually you see a crew purchase two gamers who have been each teammates of the pinnacle coach on completely different groups in the identical commerce however that’s what the Lakers did by getting Dorian Finney-Smith (Mavericks) and Shake Milton (76ers) – 4:33 PM

Lakers-Nets commerce is official: Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to LA; D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks to Brooklyn. pic.x.com/dv6b4uJCaA – 4:32 PM


It’s official: The Lakers commerce D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. pic.x.com/j6HpDwSUoL – 4:32 PM


Earlier than the Brooklyn Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies supplied a top-15 protected 2025 first-round decide, Luke Kennard and John Konchar to the Nets for Finney-Smith and second-round issues, league sources informed @hoopshype. – 2:56 PM

Don’t know if Sixers had actual curiosity in Dorian Finney-Smith + Dennis Schröder, but when they favored these guys, Brooklyn’s surprisingly good begin to the 12 months damage the Sixers. They might’ve conceivably overwhelmed GSW/LAL affords, however not till Jan. 15 when KJ Martin is commerce eligible. – 2:27 PM

JJ Redick has been a fan of Dorian Finney-Smith’s recreation for years 👀 pic.x.com/Hkq5SWGJSg – 1:50 PM


Lakers reportedly commerce D’Angelo Russell to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
This can be a win for LA, which will get a much-needed 3&D wing (one they’ve eyed for years) who can step into the beginning 5 and do it with out giving up a first-round decide
nbcsports.com/nba/information/laker… – 1:29 PM

Nets commerce grade for D’Angelo Russell-Dorian Finney-Smith deal
clutchpoints.com/nets-trade-gra… – 1:18 PM

ESPN story on the Lakers sending D’Angelo Russell and three second-rounders to the Nets in a four-player commerce touchdown Dorian Finney-Smith in Los Angeles: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:55 PM

Lakers are buying and selling their 2027, 2030 and 2031 second-round picks to the Nets, sources informed @hoopshype. All the picks are unprotected, sources mentioned.
Lakers additionally ship D’Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, as ESPN first reported. – 12:55 PM

The Lakers get a lot wanted wing depth and suppleness under the second apron.
Beneath 2nd apron: $3.5M (was $30K)
Dorian Finney-Smith: $14.9M and $15.4M (P)
Shake Milton: $2.9M, $3M (NGTY), $3.3M (NGTY) – 12:19 PM

BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a commerce sending D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, sources informed ESPN. pic.x.com/V175zGtmKW – 12:12 PM


JJ Redick mentioned Gabe Vincent may have additional analysis on his indirect harm to find out how a lot time he’ll miss, if any, after sitting out the second half vs. SAC. – 1:15 AM

JJ Redick on the significance of Austin Reaves (26 factors, 16 assists tonight) on offense:
“The wiggle. The power to the touch the paint within the half court docket. The power to (draw) two on the ball … Austin is significant to us.” – 1:14 AM

It’s a 7-4 Kings run, however one which has seen the Lakers go 126 seconds with out a discipline purpose
Los Angeles lead right down to 123-117 with 3:39 left to play. JJ Redick calls timeout — Each groups with two remaining. – 12:48 AM

JJ Redick first famous that he thinks Mike Brown – fired by the Kings yesterday – is a very good coach.
He added that the Lakers are “anticipating to get (Sacramento’s) greatest tonight,” citing how groups have a tendency to reply, within the quick time period no less than, to adversity. – 8:58 PM

JJ Redick says that Gabe Vincent will begin tonight in LeBron James place vs Kings – 8:56 PM

Rui Hachimura is offered tonight after lacking yesterday’s apply (sickness).
JJ Redick is hoping that each Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell are capable of play; each will do on-court exercises earlier than their standing is finalized. – 8:55 PM

JJ Redick says Rui Hachimura (sickness) is offered and Anthony Davis (ankle) and D’Angelo Russell (thumb) will undergo their pregame exercises with the intention of taking part in, ought to they really feel good to go. – 8:54 PM