The Los Angeles Lakers have secured a trade for Dorian Finney-Smith from the Brooklyn Nets, despite initial expectations that he would join the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies, currently positioned as the second seed in the Western Conference, were keen on enhancing their roster ahead of the trade deadline, which led to a competitive bidding process for the veteran forward.
Brian Windhorst reported that the trade negotiations sparked tension between the Grizzlies and the Nets, highlighting the dissatisfaction stemming from how the situation unfolded. Ultimately, the Lakers' offer, which included D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks, provided greater value than what the Nets could have received from Memphis, which would have included John Konchar, Luke Kennard, and a heavily protected first-round pick.