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Former Norcom Greyhound Finney-Smith Heads to the Rockets
- Dorian Finney-Smith left the Los Angeles Lakers to sign a four-year, $53 million deal with the Houston Rockets shortly after NBA free agency opened on June 30, 2025.
- Finney-Smith's move follows his 8.7 points per game and 41 percent three-point shooting last season, as the Lakers seek to add wing depth and a starting-caliber center.
- The Rockets have strengthened their lineup by acquiring Kevin Durant through a major trade with Phoenix, pending NBA approval, and securing center Clint Capela with a three-year contract.
- The Lakers responded by signing 23-year-old forward Jake LaRavia as a young asset, though reports note he may not immediately impact the rotation significantly.
- With LeBron James opting into a $52.6 million player option for 2025-26, the Lakers face pressure to build around him while the Rockets strengthen their competitive depth.
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The Los Angeles Lakers were without Dorian Finney-Smith at the start of the signing period for players whose contracts are expiring.
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Greensburg Daily NewsFormer ISU player LaRavia signs with Lakers
Former Indiana State men’s basketball player Jake LaRavia has a new NBA home he announced on social media Monday evening.
·Terre Haute, United States
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Jackson Progress-ArgusReport: Dorian Finney-Smith to Rockets on 4-year, $53M deal
Nine-year NBA veteran Dorian Finney-Smith will sign a four-year contract with the Houston Rockets, according to multiple reports on Monday.
·Georgia, United States
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NBA free agency opens with Spurs, Rockets, Hawks, Magic and Mavs among those making early moves
The Houston Rockets continued their offseason improvements by adding veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith on a four-year, $53 million deal shortly after the NBA’s free agency window officially...
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