Dorian Finney-Smith was a highly coveted trade target for many teams, but it was the Los Angeles Lakers who were ultimately able to swing a deal for the veteran wing.

Lakers wing Dorian Finney-Smith was a new addition to the team‘s injury report ahead of their game against the Heat.

The LA Lakers are set to renew their rivalry with the LA Clippers on Sunday, marking the first meeting between the two Los Angeles teams this season.

LeBron James kicks it to Dorian Finney-Smith for the top of the key 3. LeBron James kicks it to Dorian Finney-Smith for the top of the key 3

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to escape with a 102-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets, though it shouldn’t have been that close despite Anthony Davis not being active.

The Los Angeles Clippers are looking to continue a five-game home win streak with a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Austin Reaves and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a close win over D'Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets.

Austin Reaves finishes with 38 points and the Lakers hold on for a 102-101 win after former guard D'Angelo Russell misses a three-pointer in the final seconds.

Finney-Smith hasn't taken long before fitting in head coach JJ Redick's system on the new-look Lakers. As for D'Lo, it is his second stint with the Nets. Now, for the first time since the trade, the two sides will lock horns in the 2024-25 NBA season. Coach Redick expects great things from Russell in the game.

That's the question sure to be on the minds of both concerned L.A. fans and the Lakers themselves. Per Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, Finney-Smith is considered doubtful to suit up for personal reasons.

Point-spread: Nets (+11.5) Over/Under: 216.5 Nets : OUT: Bojan Bogdanovic (foot), Maxwell Lewis (tibia), De’Anthony Melton (knee), Cam Thomas (hamstring), Trendon Watford (hamstring), and Dariq Whitehead (G League). QUESTIONABLE: Cam Johnson (ankle).

Los Angeles could dangle future draft picks to entice opposing teams. Lakers insider Jovan Buha, however, said the squad is unlikely to give up a first-round pick.