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.

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

Finney-Smith will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

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

JJ Redick, suffice to say, was not too pleased with how the Lakers performed on Tuesday night in a nightmare outing vs. the 76ers.

JJ Redick says Dorian Finney-Smith has been on a minutes restriction because of his ankle since they acquired him, but has been cleared to add 4-5 minutes to his nightly total. — Dave McMenamin ...

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

Anthony Davis was forced to leave Monday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers early with an abdominal strain. How can the Lakers stay afloat until he comes back?

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered an unexpected 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, a defeat that was made worse by the early exit of Anthony Davis due to an abdominal muscle strain.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that star Anthony Davis underwent an MRI that confirmed an abdominal muscle strain. Davis will return to Los Angeles on Wednesday and be re-evaluated in approximately one week.

The Los Angeles Lakers finally have Jarred Vanderbilt back in the rotation. They're already remembering what he brings to the table.