Official: The Rockets steal Dorian Finney-Smith from the Lakers
Once the small forward turned down his player option, the Angelenos had no choice but to let him go
A harsh blow for the Los Angeles Lakers. Free agent Dorian Finney-Smith, who a few days ago declined the player option he had in his contract, has accepted the 4-year, $53 million offer from the Houston Rockets to join the Texan team. Under Ime Udoka, who recently acquired Kevin Durant, they solidify their defense with a 3-and-D player capable of defending and being lethal from beyond the arc.
A setback for the Lakers, who recently acquired him from the Brooklyn Nets and now see him slipping away for nothing. Between this and LeBron James' peculiar contract renewal, opting in but hinting at a short-term vision for the Lakers, the situation doesn't appear positive for building a winning team around Luka Doncic. Quite the opposite of the Rockets, who are certainly aiming for the championship next year.
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