Dorian Finney-Smith has declined his $15.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers and will enter free agency.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith is declining his $15.4 million player option for the 2025–26 NBA season and will test the open market, according to ESPN, per Shams Charania.
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Multiple contending teams are expected to pursue the 32-year-old forward once free agency opens on Monday night.
While interest around the league is high, a return to the Lakers remains on the table.
Finney-Smith played a key rotational role for Los Angeles last season, bringing two-way value on the wing.
He averaged 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game while shooting a strong 44.8% from the field and an impressive 41.1% from three-point range.
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