The Los Angeles Lakers got a solid role player when they traded D'Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets in return for Dorian Finney-Smith. Finney-Smith

Smith, shared his excitement about joining Los Angeles while throwing a subtle jab at his former team, the Brooklyn Nets. After weeks of trade speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers made a bold roster move,

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.