NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
DORIAN FINNEY-SMITH
8.3 PPG •
4.0 RPG •
1.3 APG
8.3 PPG
4.0 RPG
1.3 APG
Dorian Finney-Smith delivers as Nets edge Grizzlies Dorian Finney-Smith hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:13 left and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Memphis Grizzlies for a 106-104 victory o...
Schroder and Johnson each score 20 as the Nets beat the Grizzlies 106-104
Dennis Schroder and Cam Johnson each scored 20 points, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 106-104 on Monday nightNOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nears double figures in defeat Finney-Smith provided nine points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one block and two steals across 28 minutes during Sunday's 106-92 loss to the Pistons.
Impact Finney-Smith provided a spark on both ends of the floor in Sunday's loss, swiping a pair of steals and ending one point short of the double-digit mark in a balanced performance. Finney-Smith has tallied at least two steals in four of his last five outings while recording at least nine points in four contests so far this year.
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Part of first unit Finney-Smith is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hawks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Finney-Smith slides in between Cameron Johnson and Ben Simmons in the frontcourt Wednesday as the Nets bring Nic Claxton off the bench on a minutes restriction. It's unclear if Brooklyn plans on keeping Finney-Smith in the first unit once Claxton is a full-go, but he's a decent option in daily formats and deeper leagues while in the starting lineup.
OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Wednesday Finney-Smith (undisclosed) will play in Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Finney-Smith missed Friday's preseason finale against the Raptors after taking a hard fall in the previous game, but updates have been scarce since. With that being the case, fantasy managers shouldn't anticipate any restrictions ahead of Opening Night.
OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Finney-Smith is out for Friday's preseason finale against the Raptors, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Finney-Smith took a hard fall in Brooklyn's last preseason outing against Philadelphia and will be held out Friday. His next chance to suit up will be the team's regular-season opener against Atlanta on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Going through camp Finney-Smith (knee) participated in Tuesday's practice to open training camp, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Finney-Smith missed the Nets' final five games of the 2023-24 season due to left knee inflammation, but it's widely believed that the franchise were just being cautious. The veteran posted regular-season averages of 8.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers and 1.6 assists in 28.4 minutes across 68 appearances. With the Nets in the early stages of a rebuild, Finney-Smith is likely to hear his name in the rumor mill quite a bit.
OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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MAY 1, 2024 • SI.COM
Will remain out Sunday Finney-Smith (knee) won't play in Brooklyn's final two regular season games, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Finney-Smith had already been ruled out Friday, but his absence streak will extend to five games Sunday due to left knee inflammation. The veteran forward will end the 2023-24 campaign averaging 8.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 28.4 minutes across 68 appearances, including 56 starts.
APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Friday Finney-Smith (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Knicks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Finney-Smith's absence streak will extend to three games Friday while dealing with left knee inflammation. Noah Clowney should continue to start in his absence. Finney-Smith's final chance to suit up this season is Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia.
APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Wednesday Finney-Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Finney-Smith will miss a second straight game due to left knee inflammation. He has only two more chances to suit up this season -- Friday in New York and Sunday in Philadelphia.
APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Finney-Smith has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings due to left knee effusion, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Finney-Smith will sit out the second half of Brooklyn's back-to-back set after posting two points (1-5 FG), seven rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 win over the Pistons. Cameron Johnson (toe) is also out, while Nic Claxton (ankle) and Dennis Schroder (Achilles) are questionable, so the Nets may be without the majority of their usual starting lineup versus Sacramento.
APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith plays in front of father for 1st time | NBA.com Dorian Finney-Smith's father, after release from prison, watches his son play in person for the 1st time Saturday night at Barclays Center.
APRIL 7, 2024 • NBA.COM
Dorian Finney-Smith's father, after release from prison, watches son play in person for first time
Dorian Finney-Smith’s father, Elbert Smith, was at Barclays Center on Saturday night for the Nets’ game against the Detroit PistonsAPRIL 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back with first unit Finney-Smith is starting Monday's game against the Raptors, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Finney-Smith will draw the start at power forward Monday night after it was announced that Cameron Johnson (toe) won't suit up. Finney-Smith has started 10 of Brooklyn's last 11 contests and is averaging 9.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals over this stretch.
MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Available for Saturday's game Finney-Smith (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game against New York, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Impact Finney-Smith was unavailable Thursday against the Bucks due to left ankle soreness, but he'll return to the court a few days later. He's been held to single-digit scoring totals in four of his last six appearances, averaging 7.8 points and 4.3 rebounds in 31.3 minutes per game.
MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play against Milwaukee Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Thursday's game versus the Bucks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Finney-Smith will miss his first game since Feb. 8 on Thursday due to lingering left ankle soreness. Cameron Johnson will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Finney-Smith's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Knicks.
MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Tuesday Finney-Smith (ankle) has been cleared for Tuesday's game against New Orleans, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Finney-Smith will suit up for his 18th consecutive game Tuesday, and he's averaging 9.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 steals in 30.5 minutes across his last four appearances. His three-point shooting has been volatile over that span, however, failing to hit a triple in two of the aforementioned contests.
MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Tuesday Finney-Smith (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Finney-Smith was probable for Sunday's game against the Spurs due to a sore left ankle, but he was able to play through the issue. However, he was a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup, and the Nets could wait to see how he feels in pregame warmups Tuesday before determining his status.
MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Finney-Smith (ankle) will play in Sunday's game against San Antonio, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Finney-Smith was deemed a game-time decision Sunday, but after going through warmups he has been upgraded to available. The eighth-year pro is averaging 10.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 31.8 minutes over his last five appearances.
MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Officially a game-time decision Finney-Smith (ankle) is a game-time decision for Sunday's game against San Antonio, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Finney-Smith will go through his standard pregame warm-ups, per coach Kevin Ollie, which will subsequently determine his status for Sunday's contest. If Finney-Smith is unable to suit up, Cameron Johnson could be leaned on after averaging 28.0 minutes across two contests since returning from an ankle injury, while Lonnie Walker and Jalen Wilson have operated with enlarged roles when Finney-Smith has missed contests in the past.
MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Considered probable Sunday Finney-Smith is probable to play in Sunday's game against San Antonio due to left ankle soreness.
Impact Finney-Smith represents the only injury designation in Brooklyn's current rotation. His status will need to be monitored, but he appears on track to play after logging 26 minutes of action in Saturday's loss to Indiana.
MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Workload declines Wednesday Finney-Smith posted six points (2-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 114-106 loss to the Magic.
Impact After playing more than 30 minutes in six straight games coming into Wednesday, Finney-Smith saw his court time decline as Cameron Johnson rejoined the frontcourt rotation. Finney-Smith had averaged 12.0 points, 4.8 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.5 threes and 1.0 steals in 35.2 minutes a contest while getting that elevated workload, but it looks like his run of modest fantasy utility might have come to an end.
MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
