Sources – Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith to enter free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers striker Dorian Finney-Smith, refuses his option as a player of $ 15.4 million for the 2025-26 season and will enter ESPN on Sunday.
Several teams related to the disappearance should continue Finney-Smith from Monday evening, and a return of the Lakers is possible.
Finney-Smith, 32, landed with Lakers via a Brooklyn Nets trade in December and had an immediate impact. The veteran wing lasted an average of 28.8 minutes per game for Lakers while pulling 39.8% from the 3 -point range.
A versatile defender, Finney-Smith was essential for the Lakers’ small ball units to work following their successful profession for Luka Da Daceic. Finney-Smith has a wide experience by playing with Doncic; The pair spent five years with the Dallas Mavericks.
Lakers coach, JJ Redick, relied strongly on Finney-Smith in the playoffs, playing 34 minutes per game.
Also on Sunday, the Lakers LeBron James star exercised her $ 52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.
