Per league sources, there have been two holdups to finishing that deal. Along with Finney-Smith, Memphis needed Brooklyn’s 2025 second-round choose and supplied top-17 safety on the first-rounder. With the Grizzlies unwilling to budge — and maybe awaiting extra info on the character of Ja Morant’s shoulder harm — the Nets opted for the Lakers’ supply as a substitute.
Supply: ESPN
Supply: ESPN
What’s the excitement on Twitter?
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets: Why Brooklyn rejected Grizzlies supply for Dorian Finney-Smith that includes first-round choose
clutchpoints.com/nets-news-why-… – 5:44 PM
Nets: Why Brooklyn rejected Grizzlies supply for Dorian Finney-Smith that includes first-round choose
clutchpoints.com/nets-news-why-… – 5:44 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers Commerce For Dorian Finney-Smith | D’Angelo Russell Strikes Once more x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:30 PM
Lakers Commerce For Dorian Finney-Smith | D’Angelo Russell Strikes Once more x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:30 PM
Khobi Value @khobi_price
“With this commerce, we’re thrilled so as to add the physicality, toughness and elite capturing that Dorian Finney-Smith will convey to our core.”
Full assertion from Rob Pelinka on the Lakers’ commerce with the Nets: pic.x.com/MtPp1mzFNW – 5:06 PM
“With this commerce, we’re thrilled so as to add the physicality, toughness and elite capturing that Dorian Finney-Smith will convey to our core.”
Full assertion from Rob Pelinka on the Lakers’ commerce with the Nets: pic.x.com/MtPp1mzFNW – 5:06 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Good day! @motorcityhoops and I are about to begin recording!
-Dorian Finney-Smith for D’Angelo Russell commerce
-Luka harm
-Mike Brown fired
-Christmas takeaways
alll that and extra!
youtube.com/reside/0r9FJ1yaj… pic.x.com/XrTHvgkDpv – 5:02 PM
Good day! @motorcityhoops and I are about to begin recording!
-Dorian Finney-Smith for D’Angelo Russell commerce
-Luka harm
-Mike Brown fired
-Christmas takeaways
alll that and extra!
youtube.com/reside/0r9FJ1yaj… pic.x.com/XrTHvgkDpv – 5:02 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Grizzlies supplied the Nets a top-17 protected 2025 first for Dorian Finney-Smith but in addition needed Brooklyn’s 2025 second, per @kpelton.
The Nets felt higher about three Lakers seconds, Maxwell Lewis, and extra cap area (D’Lo expiring as a substitute of Konchar). – 4:46 PM
The Grizzlies supplied the Nets a top-17 protected 2025 first for Dorian Finney-Smith but in addition needed Brooklyn’s 2025 second, per @kpelton.
The Nets felt higher about three Lakers seconds, Maxwell Lewis, and extra cap area (D’Lo expiring as a substitute of Konchar). – 4:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
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
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
Legislation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Not typically you see a workforce purchase two gamers who have been each teammates of the top 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
Not typically you see a workforce purchase two gamers who have been each teammates of the top 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
Khobi Value @khobi_price
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
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
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
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
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
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
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 choose, Luke Kennard and John Konchar to the Nets for Finney-Smith and second-round issues, league sources informed @hoopshype. – 2:56 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 choose, Luke Kennard and John Konchar to the Nets for Finney-Smith and second-round issues, league sources informed @hoopshype. – 2:56 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Don’t know if Sixers had actual curiosity in Dorian Finney-Smith + Dennis Schröder, but when they preferred these guys, Brooklyn’s surprisingly good begin to the yr harm the Sixers. They might’ve conceivably overwhelmed GSW/LAL gives, however not till Jan. 15 when KJ Martin is commerce eligible. – 2:27 PM
Don’t know if Sixers had actual curiosity in Dorian Finney-Smith + Dennis Schröder, but when they preferred these guys, Brooklyn’s surprisingly good begin to the yr harm the Sixers. They might’ve conceivably overwhelmed GSW/LAL gives, however not till Jan. 15 when KJ Martin is commerce eligible. – 2:27 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
JJ Redick has been a fan of Dorian Finney-Smith’s recreation for years 👀 pic.x.com/Hkq5SWGJSg – 1:50 PM
JJ Redick has been a fan of Dorian Finney-Smith’s recreation for years 👀 pic.x.com/Hkq5SWGJSg – 1:50 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Lakers reportedly commerce D’Angelo Russell to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
It is 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 choose
nbcsports.com/nba/information/laker… – 1:29 PM
Lakers reportedly commerce D’Angelo Russell to Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
It is 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 choose
nbcsports.com/nba/information/laker… – 1:29 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets commerce grade for D’Angelo Russell-Dorian Finney-Smith deal
clutchpoints.com/nets-trade-gra… – 1:18 PM
Nets commerce grade for D’Angelo Russell-Dorian Finney-Smith deal
clutchpoints.com/nets-trade-gra… – 1:18 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Lakers are buying and selling their 2027, 2030 and 2031 second-round picks to the Nets, sources informed @hoopshype. The entire picks are unprotected, sources stated.
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
Lakers are buying and selling their 2027, 2030 and 2031 second-round picks to the Nets, sources informed @hoopshype. The entire picks are unprotected, sources stated.
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
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The Lakers get a lot wanted wing depth and suppleness beneath 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
The Lakers get a lot wanted wing depth and suppleness beneath 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
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
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
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
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Updating my Thursday story relating to Memphis’ pursuit of Brooklyn’s Dorian Finney-Smith:
League sources say there are lively discussions between the groups on the commerce state of affairs within the story: John Konchar and Luke Kennard to the Nets for DFS.
Authentic: tinyurl.com/mpr996xn – 6:53 PM
Updating my Thursday story relating to Memphis’ pursuit of Brooklyn’s Dorian Finney-Smith:
League sources say there are lively discussions between the groups on the commerce state of affairs within the story: John Konchar and Luke Kennard to the Nets for DFS.
Authentic: tinyurl.com/mpr996xn – 6:53 PM
Extra on this storyline
Brian Lewis: I’ve been informed that sure, the #Nets have been supplied a primary from the #Grizzlies. However I’m informed it was so heavily-protected it’d by no means have conveyed. (And if it did, it’d be so low the hole between it and Brooklyn’s personal 2nd that Memphis was demanding again would’ve been negligible). -via x.com / December 29, 2024
Mike Trudell: STATEMENT FROM VP, BASKETBALL OPERATIONS & GM ROB PELINKA: “We wish to thank D’Angelo for his second stint with us, the place we celebrated some nice moments and accomplishments on the court docket collectively. We wish to want him and Maxwell Lewis nicely of their future endeavors with the Brooklyn Nets. With this commerce, we’re thrilled so as to add the physicality, toughness and elite capturing that Dorian Finney-Smith will convey to our core. We additionally tremendously worth the playmaking of Shake Milton. We’re excited for our followers to get each of those gamers out on the court docket.” -via Twitter @LakersReporter / December 29, 2024
Dave McMenamin: The Lakers make the commerce with the Nets official. pic.x.com/MAAbEElqak -via Twitter @mcten / December 29, 2024
