Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith does a whole lot of talking on the court and it turns out there is a good reason for it. During an interview with The Los Angeles Times, Finney-Smith explained why he never shuts up.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick recently mentioned that Dorian Finney-Smith was on a minutes restriction due to an ankle injury he had been dealing with since early in the regular season. But this month, Redick was allowed to increase Finney-Smith’s minutes.

The Lakers' decision to acquire Dorian Finney-Smith well before the trade deadline has gone over well with players impressed by his game-changing energy.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 118-108 at Chase Center on Saturday but Dorian Finney-Smith was rather upset after the game. Towards the end of LeBron James' postgame press conference,

Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for 61 points as part of double-doubles, Dorian Finney-Smith contributed a 3-pointer to a game-breaking surge early in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers ran off from the Golden State Warriors for a 118-108 victory Saturday night in San Francisco.

Lakers wing Dorian Finney-Smith was a new addition to the team‘s injury report ahead of their game against the Heat.

James has been downgraded from probable to questionable Saturday due to left foot injury management. If the superstar forward is ultimately downgraded to out, Dorian Finney-Smith and Jarred Vanderbilt are candidates to receive increased playing time.

The Hornets have a tough test in this matchup, facing two legends - LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Both are very hard players to guard due to their overall strength and size. Mark Williams has struggled on opposing centers lately, as Gafford and Vucevic both scored over 30 points on him.

The Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick recently caught superstar LeBron James off guard and joked on his mustache.

Davis publicly called for roster help shortly before tipoff of Thursday's 117-96 win over defending champion Boston.

JJ Redick says LeBron James and Anthony Davis are available tonight. Dorian Finney-Smith will start in place of Rui Hachimura against the Warriors.

LeBron James aired out his frustrations over the weekend about the Lakers' roster construction. Could the trade deadline give them clarity?