Overview

• Finney-Smith opted out of his $15.4 million option for 2025-26 on June 29, making him a free agent.
• The Lakers retain his Bird Rights to offer a three-year, $56.4 million extension under trade-restriction rules.
• Los Angeles acquired Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Nets in December in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and two second-round picks.
• Across 63 games with Brooklyn and the Lakers last season, he averaged 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and shot a career-best 41.1% from three.
• If he signs elsewhere, the Lakers are expected to use the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception to replace his 3-and-D wing role.