Which Dorian Finney-Smith Suitor can Offer the Brooklyn Nets the Best Return?

The veteran wing's sweepstakes are starting to heat up.

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Of the remaining players who will likely be the next to be shipped out of Brooklyn, Dorian Finney-Smith's name has generated the most buzz. Both the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to the 31-year-old forward, but which can offer the most enticing package?

This off-season has been a busy one for Philadelphia, who drafted Jared McCain, signed Paul George and Andre Drummond while re-signing Kelly Oubre Jr. and extending Tyrese Maxey. Masterful work from Elton Brand and Daryl Morey. In search of one final piece, Finney-Smith possesses the exact intangibles and attributes a serious contender like Philly needs. Despite the perfect fit, the 76ers would likely not be able to meet Brooklyn's ask price due to a lack of young expendable talent. The Nets should move Finney-Smith for no less than a first round pick plus a high-upside prospect, the latter being something the 76ers do not currently roster.

Contrarily, the Lakers have plenty of young talent available to move, and a deal with L.A. would also ship Finney-Smith out of conference and not bolster one of Brooklyn's rivals. While both of the Lakers' 2024 draft picks are certainly not available, pieces like Rui Hachimura or Jalen Hood-Schifino should be easy to obtain. A package built around Hood-Schifino and a 2029 first rounder would be a dream scenario for Brooklyn, giving a talented young guard the chance to reach his potential while snagging a first round pick that is surely to transfer amid a cloudy era in L.A. post-LeBron James.

Wings are often highly overvalued on the trade market, and while Finney-Smith is not an elite talent, he is sure to command a decent price if the Nets play their cards right.

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