"The Lakers lost a key role player when forward Dorian Finney-Smith agreed to a deal with the Houston Rockets, but they quickly moved onward by agreeing to a deal with forward Jake LaRavia."
"Finney-Smith agreed to a four-year, $53-million deal with the Rockets, opting out of his $15.3-million deal with the Lakers."
"The Lakers kept moving forward by getting wing player LaRavia to agree to a deal for two years and $12 million."
"LaRavia averaged 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and shot 47.5% from the field, 42.3% from three-point range with Memphis and Sacramento last season."
The Los Angeles Lakers have lost forward Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets, signing a four-year, $53-million deal after opting out of his previous contract. The Lakers have since secured forward Jake LaRavia, who will sign a two-year, $12 million contract. LaRavia, a versatile player from Memphis and Sacramento, contributed solid stats last season. Finney-Smith's departure marks a significant shift, as he played crucial roles under Coach JJ Redick, particularly known for his defensive capabilities and positional flexibility.
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