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Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith Undergoes Surgery on Lingering Ankle Injury

The surgery is expected to clear a chronic issue in time for the start of training camp.

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/File Photo
The Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith looks on during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Feb. 20, 2025, at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Lakers announced on June 12 that Finney-Smith underwent a procedure to remove damaged tissue from a left ankle injury that he had managed for several seasons.
  • The 31-year-old forward missed eight games with the Lakers and 12 with the Brooklyn Nets due to the ankle ailment and related calf issues.
  • He has until June 29 to decide whether to exercise his $15.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
  • He remains eligible to sign a three-year extension worth up to $54 million through June 28 or a four-year deal worth as much as $90.2 million through June 30.
  • Finney-Smith averaged 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in 43 appearances last season, helping the Lakers post a 29-14 record when he played.