Dorian Finney-Smith (Image Credits: Jovan Buha on YouTube)
On December 29, 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers significantly moved by acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in a blockbuster trade. This deal involved sending Maxwell Lewis, D’Angelo Russell, and three future second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets. Notably, Finney-Smith transitioned to the Lakers after already participating in 30 games with the Nets.

Finney-Smith expressed his enthusiasm about joining the Lakers in a media interview conducted during practice on December 30, 2024. He candidly remarked that he often felt like the “little brother” while with the Nets.

“I’m happy I’m here… If you play for Brooklyn, you know what I mean. You don’t want to be the little brother in the city,” Finney-Smith said. “So, I’m finally with the big brothers, so it feels good,” Finney-Smith said (via Jovan Buha).

Finney-Smith’s remarks reflect his increasing confidence and dedication to his new squad. Enthusiastic fans are keenly anticipating his performance’s impact on the Lakers’ overall standings in the league.

Dorian Finney-Smith Explores The Impact Of Lakers Trade

The Nets are currently facing a challenging situation in the 2024-25 NBA season. They sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings, with a record of 12 wins and 20 losses. In contrast, the Lakers occupy the 7th spot in the conference, holding 18 wins and 13 losses. In a recent interview, Finney-Smith discussed the significance of moving from 12th to 7th place following the trade to the Lakers.

“It’s fun, man. Just the opportunity to play for a championship. Not even just playoffs. In Brooklyn, we were just fighting to get in the playoffs. Here, we’re trying to win the championship. So it’s a different approach, different energy, all around.” Finney-Smith said Monday (via ESPN).

Following the trade, Finney-Smith has transitioned from a challenging playoff run to setting his sights on a championship. The Lakers’ upcoming matchup will be against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena. Fans are buzzing with anticipation to see Finney-Smith contribute to the team’s success in the rotation.

“Where Is The Flag On Beyoncé“: Social Media Is Destroying The NFL After Cameras Caught Beyonce’s Disgusting Gesture During Her Halftime Performance On Christmas Day

Beyonce (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
The NFL and Beyonce are being criticized on the back of the latter’s halftime performance during the Christmas Day showdown between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens.

The fixture, streamed exclusively on Netflix, saw the Ravens pick up a convincing 31-2 victory.

Beyonce gave the crowd quite the performance at halftime but sparked some controversy after making a gun gesture with her fingers.

Fans Wanted Fines And Flags For Beyonce

Fans thought it strange that Beyonce could bust out the guns while NFL players get fined for it. They thought she should have at least gotten flagged.

“Where is the flag on Beyoncé for the finger guns?!?!” someone asked.