Dorian Finney-Smith Fantasy Stats

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (ankle) won't play on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls, sitting out a second consecutive game. Eason sprained his right ankle in Friday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. In his absence, Aaron Holiday received the starting nod on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. Unfortunately, Holiday didn't capitalize on the opportunity, recording only three points, one rebound, four assists, and one steal. It's unclear whether Holiday will maintain the starting position on Tuesday. Houston will also be without Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), narrowing the lineup options for head coach Ime Udoka.

Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) has picked up a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of the team's Christmas Day clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 32-year-old has yet to play this season following offseason ankle surgery. It would be a special night for Finney-Smith if he can make his season debut on Thursday, as he finished last season with the Lakers. During the offseason, the Rockets signed Finney-Smith as a free agent to a four-year, $53 million contract, clearly seeing a significant role for him in the rotation. Once he's in the lineup, Finney-Smith will almost certainly play with a minutes restriction, limiting his fantasy appeal.

Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will miss Tuesday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He's recovering from an offseason ankle procedure and doesn't have a set timetable for his return. Houston snapped up Finney-Smith on a four-year, $53 million contract in the summer, indicating that the team values him quite highly. Once he is healthy, Finney-Smith is expected to have a regular role in the rotation. In the meantime, Tari Eason may see increased playing time off the bench, with veteran Jeff Green also a candidate to fill some of the vacant minutes.

Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) has not yet been cleared for contact and likely won't be ready for the season opener, according to head coach Ime Udoka. The 32-year-old had a procedure done on his ankle in June to take care of a lingering issue. As of now his return date is unknown. Finney-Smith signed a four year $53 million contract with Houston in the offseason and should be able to provide a decent three-and-D presence for the Rockets when healthy. But with his timetable to return not being clear, fantasy managers should steer clear of Finney-Smith in their upcoming drafts.

The Houston Rockets fun offseason continues as they've added free-agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith on Monday. The two sides have agreed on a four-year, $53 million deal. A day after declining his player option with the Lakers, Finney-Smith scores a big payday with another organization. The veteran forward is a solid 3-and-D player that could be a reliable contributor on this roster. Last season, Finney-Smith averaged a career-high 41 percent from behind the three-point line. He split time between the Lakers and Brooklyn Nets last season, but found a long term home in Houston. This Rockets roster is stacked with talent, so it's unclear how much playing time Finney-Smith will see with his new team. That being said, his fantasy value will be dependent on his role in the rotation.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith has decided to decline his $15.4 million player option for next season. According to Shams Charania, Finney-Smith will head to free agency, but he isn't ruling out a return to the Lakers. He began last season with the Brooklyn Nets, but was traded to the Lakers in December. Finney-Smith averaged 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists across 28.8 minutes per game in 43 contests with the Lakers. He has been a consistent player throughout his career and should have decent value on the open market. Finney-Smith did recently undergo ankle surgery, but should be fine in time for training camp.

According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) underwent surgery on his left ankle. He is expected to be ready to go by training camp. The veteran has been burdened by a "lingering left-ankle injury" for a few years. However, the procedure should allow him to play "pain-free" moving ahead. Finney-Smith began the 2024-25 campaign with the Brooklyn Nets before being dealt to the Lakers as a part of the package for D'Angelo Russell. He appeared in 43 games for Los Angeles, starting 20 and averaging 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 39.8% shooting from behind the three-point line. The 32-year-old has until June 29 to decide on his $15.4 million player option for 2025-26. He could also end up signing an extension. With that in mind, the Lakers will likely look to retain him, although he'll draw attention if he hits free agency. As far as Finney-Smith's fantasy outlook is concerned, he's never been a consistent producer on the offensive end. However, he has had some potent outings over the years for fantasy managers, so that shouldn't change no matter where he ends up next season.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is on the injury report with a questionable designation ahead of Tuesday's encounter against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He could be absent from the lineup for the first time since March 20. However, Finney-Smith does not appear to be dealing with anything serious, with the team listing his injury as left ankle effusion. The Lakers may simply look to manage Finney-Smith's workload, as another game is scheduled for Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Jarred Vanderbilt might see more burn in the frontcourt in Tuesday's game, and there may even be another Markieff Morris sighting, considering Jaxson Hayes could be the only regular starter in the lineup.

According to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Finney-Smith has been dealing with an ankle injury despite starting nine last 11 games for the Lakers. Rui Hachimura (knee), LeBron James (groin), Luka Doncic (ankle), and Austin Reaves (ankle) are all out, while Jarred Vanderbilt (groin) is also listed as doubtful, leaving them very shorthanded. Gabe Vincent Dalton Knecht, Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton could have heavy workloads during tonight's contest, especially if Finney-Smith cannot play.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) has been listed as available for Monday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. Initially, the team listed him as probable for the action. A small question mark hung over Finney-Smith after he logged 36 minutes in Sunday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers are currently battling injuries in the frontcourt, giving Finney-Smith a chance to show his worth. The veteran contributed across the board in Sunday's 107-96 win, finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal.