ESPN.com · Jun 12, 2025
Sources: Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith undergoes ankle surgery
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith underwent surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be able to participate in training camp ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, sources told ESPN.
The procedure will allow the 31-year-old Finney-Smith to play pain free after cleaning up a lingering ankle injury that he fought to play through the last several seasons.
Finney-Smith missed eight games with what the Lakers called "left ankle injury management" after being traded to L.A. from the Brooklyn Nets. This after missing 12 games with the Nets, with his left ankle injury leading to issues with his left calf.
