Newly acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith wasted no time soaking in the atmosphere of championship contention after being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Brooklyn Nets. Speaking to reporters, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Finney-Smith candidly compared the two franchises, highlighting the stark contrast in their aspirations.

"The Lakers land a versatile, 3-and-D addition with Dorian Finney-Smith, who is shooting a career-high 44% from 3-point land. L.A. also creates salary and luxury tax flexibility, saving $15 million. Nets receive draft capital and clean salaries in return."

The Los Angeles Lakers got a solid role player when they traded D'Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets in return for Dorian Finney-Smith. Finney-Smith

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired via trade forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets. In return, the Lakers sent guard D’Angelo Russell, forward Maxwell Lewis and three future second round draft picks to the Nets.

The Los Angeles Lakers made an impactful trade on Sunday, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets.  This trade should make the Lak

On Sunday morning, per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Brooklyn Nets agreed on a deal to send forward Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to the Los Angeles Lakers

The newly-acquired Dorian Finney-Smith is working to learn the Los Angeles Lakers' plays as quickly as possible.

New Los Angeles Lakers wing Dorian Finney-Smith expressed his excitement to play meaningful basketball after being traded.

It was a little humbling, but an important reminder as we move headfirst into trade season. Just because you view things through a very specific lens, you as a Lakers fan, me as a reporter who watches them play every other night, it doesn’t mean the rest of the league sees things this way.

With the trade deadline fast approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to improve their team. And it appears Rui Hachimura is not as untouchable as once thought.

It's no secret that the Memphis Grizzlies were a fan of Dorian Finney-Smith. The new Lakers forward was mentioned numerous times in Grizzlies trade talks, but i