Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player (NBA Forward) |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/05/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Portsmouth, VA, USA |
Latest News about Dorian Finney-Smith
03/07/2026
The Houston Rockets traded Dorian Finney-Smith and three future second-round draft picks (2027, 2028, and 2033) to the Charlotte Hornets to clear salary and create a roster spot. The deal generated a $13.3-million trade exception for Houston that lasts one year, adding flexibility to their financial ledger.
01/07/2025
Dorian Finney-Smith agreed to a four-year, $53 million contract with the Houston Rockets, leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after opting out of his $15.4 million player option. The deal, negotiated by agent Michael Tellem, brings a versatile 3-and-D forward to a Rockets team aiming for contention, particularly after acquiring Kevin Durant.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dorian Lawrence Finney-Smith |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'7" (201 cm) |
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| Weight | 220 lbs (100 kg) |
| Build | Athletic |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | I. C. Norcom High School |
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| College | Virginia Tech (2011-2012), Florida (2013-2016) |
Career
| NBA Draft | 2016 / Undrafted |
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| Debut | October 26, 2016 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/finney_smiff/ | |
| https://twitter.com/finney_smiff |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Known as a '3-and-D' wing specializing in defense and three-point shooting. | |
| 2. High-character player with strong work ethic and team-first mentality. | |
| 3. Signed a four-year contract with Houston Rockets in July 2025. | |
| 4. Signed a four-year, $53 million contract with Houston Rockets in July 2025, fully guaranteed for the first two seasons, non-guaranteed in the third, with a fourth-year player option. | |
| 5. Opted out of his $15.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers to become a free agent before signing with Houston. | |
| 6. Traded from Houston Rockets to Charlotte Hornets in July 2026 along with three future second-round draft picks to clear salary and roster space for Houston. | |
| 7. Recovering from left ankle surgery performed in early June 2025 as of July 2025. |