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New Trade Candidate Linked to Lakers as Big Move Buzz Continues

By Richard Louis

Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, right, talks with Leroy Sims, director of player performance & health, prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, right, talks with Leroy Sims, director of player performance & health, prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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The Los Angeles Lakers have started off the season on a good note, logging a 10-6 record. Head coach JJ Redick has changed the energy around the team, and they are looking to keep the positive play going.

Anthony Davis and LeBron James have been playing at a top-notch level but this team could use more depth, especially in the frontcourt.

The rumor mill has been heating and potential trade candidates have emerged. According to Anthony F. Irwin of Clutch Points, he revealed that the Lakers have an interest in Brooklyn forward Dorian Finney-Smith.

Lakers Rumors: Dorian Finney-Smith Could Be a Name To Watch for LA

Irwin confirmed that the Lakers called to 'check in' on Finney-Smith. The Florida product is a 3&D player in the frontcourt who would give the Lakers some depth.

He doesn't need the ball in his hands to score and plays hard-nosed defense. His name has been tossed around in trade talks dating back to last season, so this isn't a surprise. This season with the Nets, Finney-Smith is averaging 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and shoots 41% from beyond the arc.

The 31-year-old is making $14.9 million this season and has a player option for $15.3 million for the 2025-26.

The trade compensation wouldn't cost too much to land a player like Finney-Smith, and Los Angeles is looking to see if he could be a fit. This is the kind of move that would help the Lakers this season, but we'll have to see if they get aggressive enough to pull the trigger on a deal.

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