One NBA writer has urged the Los Angeles Lakers to trade for Brooklyn Nets wing Dorian Finney-Smith.
Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes Finney-Smith would help the Lakers on offense and defense.
“Shopping for shooting is a no-brainer, but L.A. should aim for more than a specialist,” Buckley wrote. “Dorian Finney-Smith could give this roster a knockdown shooter (career-high 45.4 percent from three this season) while also strengthening its defense. The 6’7″, 220-pound swingman quietly ranks among the Association’s top three-and-D wings, and while that designation might normally make him off-limits, the Nets might be the only team that has enough wing depth to let a two-way contributor go.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Dorian Finney-Smith, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers Updates
Finney-Smith is making $13.3 million this season. He’s averaging 11.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists for the Nets while shooting 48.3% from the field, 45.9% from beyond the arc and 66.7% from the free-throw line.
According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, “Rival executives expect the Nets to continue to have a high asking price worth the equivalent of two first-round picks if they trade him with the hope that the asking price will drop closer to the trade deadline.”
Finney-Smith has career averages of 8.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists with the Dallas Mavericks and Nets. The Lakers are currently being patient in the trade market since the team is playing well. LA is 14-9 and won the NBA In-Season Tournament.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Dorian Finney-Smith, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers Updates
The Lakers are currently starting D’Angelo Russell, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. That starting five has only lost once this season, so it makes sense that Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is in no rush to make a trade.
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