Dorian Finney-Smith Fantasy Stats

Charlotte Hornets forward Dorian Finney-Smith is unlikely to ever suit up for his new team, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer reports, now that the salary-dump trade sending him from Houston is official and Charlotte has sent cash considerations to complete it. The Hornets took on his contract purely for draft capital and are expected to waive, buy out, or flip the veteran, making him available to contenders soon. For fantasy, keep expectations low. Finney-Smith is a 33-year-old 3-and-D wing coming off the worst season of his career, as offseason ankle surgery held him to 37 games and a career-worst 27.0 percent from three, far off his 35.9 percent career mark. The only thing to track is where he signs next. Even in a good spot, a healthy Finney-Smith is a back-end 3-and-D wing, not a fantasy piece, and right now he's a long way from healthy and productive.

Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith was traded to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. According to Shams Charania, Finney-Smith will go to Charlotte in exchange for three second-round picks. The veteran forward still has three years left on his deal, with the final year being a $13.3 million player option. The Rockets wanted to create cap space, which moving off Finney-Smith's contract certainly does for Houston. The veteran forward had a down year last season, but is normally a viable two-way player. His fantasy value will be dependent on where he shakes out in the rotation.

According to Lachard Binkley of SI.com, Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) won't suit up Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. The 32-year-old will sit out the first half of back-to-back games due to left ankle injury management. He will likely be good to go for Friday's matchup with Portland. With Finney-Smith on the shelf, Josh Okogie will likely take on a heavier workload than usual during tonight's clash in Houston.

Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Kings as the team manages his workload on the front end of a back-to-back. The veteran wing is expected back on Thursday in Orlando. His absence could open a few extra minutes for Josh Okogie and Jeff Green, though neither offers reliable fantasy appeal. Okogie logged two points with one rebound, one assist, and one steal in 13 minutes last game, while Green played two minutes without scoring. Kevin Durant and Tari Eason should absorb most of the wing usage.

Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. As expected, Finney-Smith will sit out the second game of the back-to-back set. The Rockets have been cautious with Finney-Smith while he deals with a lingering ankle issue. His absence could mean an increased role for Josh Okogie, with Tari Eason (ankle) considered questionable for this game. Okogie could offer some low-end streaming appeal if Eason is unable to play.

Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. This is the first game of a back-to-back set, so Finney-Smith will sit out for rest purposes. This has been an ongoing theme since Finney-Smith returned from injury in late December. The assumption is that Finney-Smith will be back in the mix for Thursday's game. Jae'Sean Tate should see more playing time with Finney-Smith unavailable. Tate will likely only play minutes in the teens, so he's not an appealing streaming option.

Houston Rockets forwards Tari Eason (leg, injury management) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle, injury management) will not play in the second game of the team's back-to-back set on Thursday night in Atlanta. Eason had 10 points, six rebounds, three steals, and one block in 25 minutes on Wednesday in a loss to the Spurs, while Finney-Smith played 19 scoreless minutes with two rebounds. Without both forwards and possibly Alperen Sengun (ankle), who is questionable, there should be plenty of minutes for Josh Okogie and Jae'Sean Tate in the frontcourt. Okogie doesn't usually get a lot of usage, but he should have plenty of minutes available on Thursday.

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.