Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed before their 111-88 win over the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena that Dorian Finney-Smith has been on a minutes restriction. The reason for it was an ankle injury Finney-Smith suffered with the Brooklyn Nets and the forward was asked about his health postgame.

Lakers fans have been wanting to see forward Dorian Finney-Smith get more playing time, if not move into the starting lineup.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed that forward Dorian Finney-Smith has been on a minutes restriction ever since the team acquired him in a Dec. 29 trade due to an ankle ailment. Lately, many fans have been wanting Finney-Smith to move into the starting lineup, but he continues to come off the bench, at least for now.

The veteran forward has been limited – and away from the team briefly – since he was acquired in a late-December trade, but he was cleared for more minutes ahead of Tuesday’s game.

Smith's status is in doubt for the Lakers' first meeting with the Nets since acquiring him in a Dec. 29 trade.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed Dorian Finney-Smith has been on a minutes restriction since he was traded.

Los Angeles Lakers sixth man small forward Dorian Finney-Smith has been ruled out for what would have been his first clash with his last team, the Brooklyn Nets

Dorian Finney-Smith recently made a subtle jab at the Brooklyn Nets while complimenting the Los Angeles Lakers' medical staff.

Withe the NBA trade deadline two weeks away, the Brooklyn Nets are one of the most intriguing of the league’s 30 teams.

Cam Johnson knows what time of year it is. With this a rebuilding year for the Nets, Johnson knew his name would come up in trade rumors.

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The Lakers are now at the midpoint of the first season under coach JJ Redick. The team is sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference with a current record of 23-18. The Los Angeles Lakers have had plenty of highs and lows early on this season.