Rumors about Dorian Finney-Smith leaving the Lakers are spreading. How will Luka Doncic react to this?
Luka Doncic and Dorian Finney-Smith shared a close friendship during their time with the Dallas Mavericks. Before Doncic’s unexpected trade to the Los Angeles Lakers last year, he mentioned that Finney-Smith would always be “my man” and expressed hope that they would play together again. “I miss him so much,” Doncic said while still with […]
Nets saving Dorian Finney-Smith ‘from himself’ after latest injury
MILWAUKEE — Dorian Finney-Smith's left calf contusion was directly related to a previous ankle sprain, and he admitted pushing the ankle aggravated the injury. That's why the Nets are protecting their forward from themselves, using him for the third straight game in Thursday's 111-105 win at Milwaukee. “Yes, nothing happened. It was unpleasant and obviously […]
Dorian Finney-Smith a late scratch as Nets’ injuries mount
The Nets have added another injury to their expanding list of unavailable players. With leading scorer Cam Thomas and several other rotation players out, starting forward Dorian Finney-Smith was late for Saturday's game against the Jazz with a left calf contusion. Second-year forward Noah Clowney made his second start of the season, replacing Finney-Smith. “I […]
Dorian Finney-Smith returns to Nets after injury absence
Dorian Finney-Smith returned to the court on Sunday and joined the Nets' starting lineup. He had missed the past four games with a sprained left ankle. The veteran power forward had nine points, four rebounds and a plus-two in 30 minutes, matching up well with former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Dorian Finney-Smith of the Nets beats […]
Nets leader Dorian Finney-Smith set to return from left ankle injury
Dorian Finney-Smith may not be leading the Nets in points or rebounds, but he most certainly is. And it will bring him back for the first time since before Thanksgiving. The veteran forward is off the injury report and said he plans to play in Sunday's matinee game against Milwaukee after missing the past four […]
Nets expected to get Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith back vs. Knicks
The Nets appear to be on track to have Dorian Finney-Smith and Ben Simmons back for the first matchup of the season against the Knicks, with Finney-Smith (left ankle sprain) listed as a possibility and Simmons (left calf strain). ) was removed from the injury report. Completely ahead of Friday's game, center Nick Claxton was […]
Dorian Finney-Smith shakes off slow start to season to help Nets when needed most
On a night when the Nets were downsized, Dorian Finney-Smith was ready to carry his team for more than 40 minutes even if Nic Claxton was ruled out. Claxton made his first start against the Grizzlies on Monday after injuring his hamstring during the preseason, but the Nets were without Noah Clowney, Ben Simmons and […]
Nets set to get back Nic Claxton, Dorian Finney-Smith for opener
Brooklyn played without the quintet in Friday's preseason-ending game against Toronto, but starters Nic Claxton and Dorian Finney-Smith are expected to return for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Atlanta. “Nick is close. We are still aiming for the first game of the season,” said coach Jordi Fernandes. “He's done a good job. He's working hard. So […]
Dorian Finney-Smith was with Mikal Bridges when Knicks trade happened
LAS VEGAS — Nets teammates Mikal Bridges and Dorian Finney-Smith were working out in Dallas when they found out they were no longer teammates. The Nets traded away Bridges and their final competitive asset late last month, and the conversation changed during offseason workouts as the Nets went from discussing next season to talking about […]
Nets’ Dorian Finney-Smith plays in front of his Dad for first time ever
Dorian Finney-Smith played nearly 600 games in the NBA and countless more before reaching the league. But nothing was more emotional than Saturday, when he performed live for the first time in front of his father. Elbert Smith, who had just been released from a Virginia prison in December, was finally in the stands to […]