Big news out of the NBA! Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith has made a key decision about his future, and it’s going to make him a free agent!
Finney-Smith is saying “no thanks” to his $15.4 million player option for the next basketball season (2025-26). By doing this, he’s choosing to become a free agent, meaning he can now talk to any team he wants and sign a new contract.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith is declining his $15.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season and will enter free agency, sources tell ESPN. Multiple contending teams are expected to pursue Finney-Smith beginning Monday night and a Lakers return is possible. pic.twitter.com/BlYf5Fzplj
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2025
Teams that are trying to win championships are expected to try and sign Finney-Smith starting Monday night. He’s known as a valuable player who can help a team compete.
Even though he’s now a free agent, there’s still a chance he could go back to the Lakers. But for now, he’s one of the top players available for teams looking to make a big move!
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