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Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Dorian Finney-Smith made big-time plays that did not show up in the box score, but the Lakers showed to be better when he was on the floor. Like any statistic, plus-minus has its flaws. But it can also have specific positive or negative indicators over a long enough sample. A “plus-minus king,” is usually bestowed upon an unsung hero … [Read more...] about Dorian Finney-Smith has become the Lakers new plus-minus king

Matt Blewett-Imagn Images Will Dorian Finney-Smith sign an extension, pick up his $15.4 million player option or test free agency this offseason? Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves aren’t the only Lakers who will be eligible for an extension this offseason. In fact, Dorian Finney-Smith already is. Finney-Smith has been eligible for a three-year extension worth up to $56.4 … [Read more...] about Dorian Finney-Smith’s contract options with the Lakers this offseason

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images While it feels likely that LeBron James remains with the Lakers, it could come in the way of him opting into his contract this summer. LeBron James has been a Laker for seven seasons and he has to decide this summer whether he’ll make it eight. The power lies completely in his hands as he has a player option for $52.6 million for the … [Read more...] about LeBron James reportedly likely to opt into contract for next season

Despite a few comeback attempts, the Sparks came up short against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night. In a familiar story early in the season, the Sparks fell behind big, rallied in the fourth quarter but came up short against the Dream on Tuesday, falling 88-82. Kelsey Plum ended with 27 points with five assists. Dearica Hamby scored 28 points and handed out eight assists … [Read more...] about Sparks fourth quarter rally falls short in loss to Dream

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images This season further proved that Jarred Vanderbilt is a superb defensive specialist but also still an incomplete player. Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we continue with a look at … [Read more...] about Season Review: Jarred Vanderbilt