Plus, a Detroit connection, the boxout of the year (courtesy of the Knicks) and a reigning conference finalist is caught in the middle.

The Los Angeles Lakers made their first big move of the season when they traded for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. In that trade, the Lakers sent D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to Brooklyn in exchange for Finney-Smith and Milton.

Reported details on why the Brooklyn Nets preferred the Los Angeles Lakers' offer for Dorian Finney-Smith over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Finney-Smith, a veteran 3-and-D wing who the Lakers have coveted for some time, relishes going from a rebuilding franchise to one he believes is trying to contend for a championship.

We need Dorian and we need him to be who he is,” JJ Redick says. Says that if he is, it’ll greatly benefit the group.Source: Twitter @DanWoikeSports What’s the buzz on Twitter?

After being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Brooklyn Nets, swingman Dorian Finney-Smith accomplished something he had long hoped to do with one

The newly-acquired Dorian Finney-Smith is working to learn the Los Angeles Lakers' plays as quickly as possible.

Prior to Thursday's 113-110 win at the Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks addressed the trade with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks wants Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka to get credit for acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.