The Los Angeles Lakers finally pulled the trigger on a D’Angelo Russell trade, sending him to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith before the calendar flipped to 2025. Finney-Smith has long been coveted around the league for being a solid 3-and-D wing who could fit in any lineup,

Plus, a Detroit connection, the boxout of the year (courtesy of the Knicks) and a reigning conference finalist is caught in the middle.

Los Angeles Lakers fans are enthused about the arrival of Dorian Finney-Smith and how the 3-and-D forward will boost the team moving forward. However, his stint with the Lakers could end up being very short.

The Los Angeles Lakers made their first big move of the season when they traded for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. In that trade, the Lakers sent D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to Brooklyn in exchange for Finney-Smith and Milton.

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks commended Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka for getting a deal done.

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.

Finney-Smith, a veteran 3-and-D wing who the Lakers have coveted for some time, relishes going from a rebuilding franchise to one he believes is trying to contend for a championship.

Reported details on why the Brooklyn Nets preferred the Los Angeles Lakers' offer for Dorian Finney-Smith over the Memphis Grizzlies.

We need Dorian and we need him to be who he is,” JJ Redick says. Says that if he is, it’ll greatly benefit the group.Source: Twitter @DanWoikeSports What’s the buzz on Twitter?