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.

Lakers fans have been wanting to see forward Dorian Finney-Smith get more playing time, if not move into the starting lineup.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed Dorian Finney-Smith has been on a minutes restriction since he was traded.

Will Anthony Davis and Dorian Finney-Smith play on Sunday versus the Clippers after they missed Friday's game against the Nets?

The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying a strong stretch with three consecutive NBA victories, showing significant progress in their pursuit of a higher spot in the standings. Following this success, Dorian Finney-Smith shared some surprising remarks about his contribution to the team.

The Lakers can't afford another long-term absentee, especially someone like Dorian Finney-Smith, their best wing and switch defender. Finney-Smith is also adjusting with every game. The Lakers are five games over .500, so there's no rush for them to make immediate changes to the lineup.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed that forward Dorian Finney-Smith has been on a minutes restriction ever since the team acquired him in a Dec. 29 trade due to an ankle ailment. Lately, many fans have been wanting Finney-Smith to move into the starting lineup, but he continues to come off the bench, at least for now.

The Los Angeles Lakers have turned a corner that few expected them to be able to. JJ Redick deserves credit for the development.

Smith's status is in doubt for the Lakers' first meeting with the Nets since acquiring him in a Dec. 29 trade.

Can see increased playing time