Breaking NBA Trade: Dorian Finney-Smith Bolts Lakers in Free Agency for Western Rival

Dave Litman June 30, 2025 Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers

The first big signing of free agency has come down, as Dorian Finney-Smith, who just opted out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to become a free agent, has agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal to join the Houston Rockets.

Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. Finney-Smith's agent, Michael Tellem of Excel Sports, negotiated terms of the deal tonight with Rockets executives for the 3-and-D wing. pic.twitter.com/wUNbGn0rOy
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