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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

Dorian Finney-Smith Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Plus... a Lonzo Ball-Lakers Return?

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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4.61.6K Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

One of the quiet underperformances of the playoffs for the Lakers was forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who essentially disappeared in five against the Timberwolves. One reason? He wasn't healthy, something confirmed on Thursday when it was reported that DFS underwent surgery to clean up a problematic left ankle. It's been bugging him for a while—he was banged up when the Lakers acquired him from Brooklyn—and the Lakers had to do some maintenance work just to get him through the season. Finney-Smith has a $15 million player option he can pick up for next season, something that shouldn't be impacted much by the news, since he's expected to be ready for training camp. But if he chooses to opt out, likely it's with the idea of re-signing with LA. But like a lot of players in the NBA's middle class, the 32-year old veteran needs to try and read how the new CBA will impact the market... which ain't easy. Meanwhile, one of the names that keeps popping up as a potential addition for the Lakers this summer is old friend Lonzo Ball, who returned to the court after 2-plus seasons on the sidelines. Ball played well (all things considered) with the Bulls, albeit with some restrictions on playing time. In theory, his defensive capabilities and length, along with secondary playmaking and (if he regains some form from before he was hurt) better-than-you-remember floor spacing would be beneficial. But what would you reasonably give up for him? Can't give up a first. Hard to give up Dalton Knecht. Could the Lakers put a deal together working one-on-one with the Bulls? Or would it take something bigger? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: DFS gets ankle surgery. SEGMENT 2: How does this impact the offseason? SEGMENT 3: Lonzo returns? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OLIPOP Get a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you.  WayFairG ive your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Door Dash Sign up for DashPass and when any player scores 50+ in a playoff game, DashPass members can grab a free 3PC Crispy Tenders Combo from Wingstop the next day, with a $20+ order and code WINGSTOP50. That’s DashPass: your door to more savings, more flavor, and more ways to win. Terms apply. Valid only at participating Wingstop locations. Fees (including service fee), taxes, and gratuity still apply. Orders must have a minimum subtotal of $20, excluding taxes and fees. Offer valid on 4/15/25-6/22 /25 or while supplies last. Valid for one (1) promotional redemption per customer. DoubleDash promotions apply only to your DoubleDash add-on order, not your primary order. DoubleDash orders are not valid for the purchase of alcohol. No cash value. Non-transferable. Discount applies to subtotal only; does not apply to fees, taxes, and gratuity. Not valid for pickup. Limit one per person. Not valid for the purchase of alcohol. Fees, taxes, and gratuity still apply. Must have an active DashPass account. Use promo code WINGSTOP50 to redeem. See full terms and conditions at drd.sh/qnAXuU Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use codeLOCKEDONNBAfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0

Hey, everyone. Welcome to Locked on Lakers for Friday. Brian Komenetsky, Andy Kaminetsky,

0:04.3

Dorian Finney Smith has ankle surgery and is Lonzo Ball set for return to the Lakers? That's next.

0:17.0

You are Locked-on Lakers.

0:21.5

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0:30.3

Thanks to everybody for making Locked on Lakers.

0:32.0

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0:35.2

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of them, you got to pay for, always free. Never behind paywall. Locked on Lakers on YouTube is where

0:43.2

over 35,000 subscribers are hanging out watching the channel, leaving questions, leaving comments,

0:50.3

talking to us, talking to each other. And I would say, Andy, that many of them are intrigued at the idea of a certain

0:57.9

former Laker with a certain high-profile father, potentially making his way back to Los

1:06.0

Angeles this summer.

1:07.2

We'll get to that in a moment.

1:08.6

But first, some housekeeping news for the Lakers,

1:11.7

Doreen Phiney Smith, who has a $15 million player option that he can pick up for next

1:19.1

season or perhaps opt out and maybe try to extend with the Lakers. He had ankle surgery. It was

1:25.4

announced on Thursday and will be on the shelf for a little bit, but is expected to be ready for training camp.

1:35.3

Yeah, this from Dave McMenneman, ESPN report.

1:38.4

As you said, underwent surgery on the left ankle, expected to be a training camp.

1:43.5

Quote, the procedure will allow the 32-year-old Finney Smith to play pain-free

1:48.4

after cleaning up a lingering ankle injury that he fought to play through the past several seasons.

1:54.3

Finney Smith missed eight games with what the Lakers called left ankle injury management

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