Dorian Finney-Smith Articles - Page 5

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoBehind Luka Doncic, the Mavs are putting the Western Conference on notice

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the big surprises this NBA season, amassing a record of 14-6 with wins against the likes of the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, and, most recently, the league-leading Los Angeles Lakers. They’ve accomplished this thanks in large part to the sensational play of their sophomore superstar Luka […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoVIDEO: Clippers' Kawhi Leonard bullies past Dorian Finney-Smith for the easy hammer

Speed kills and when you pair that up with power, even the best of defenders won’t even stand a chance. Such was the case for Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith on Tuesday night, as he looked completely helpless against Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard. In the second quarter of their respective teams’ match at […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoVideo: Mavs' Luka Doncic looks away on the 3-on-2 break and feeds Dorian Finney-Smith for the slam

Having to defend Dallas Mavericks’ point guard Luka Doncic in the half-court with a full allotment of defensive players is a tricky proposition in its own right. Having to defend Doncic on the fast break down a man? Nearly unfair, as the Slovenian sensation proved on this play during the first quarter of Wednesday’s contest […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoRick Carlisle sees Dorian Finney-Smith playing power forward, center for Mavs this year

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle indicated on Tuesday that fourth-year forward Dorian Finney-Smith could play power forward and/or center this 2019-20 season. As Carlisle noted, Finney-Smith could move into the four or five spot when the Mavs use a smaller lineup, per Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News. “He’s shown he can guard […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Dorian Finney-Smith jokes Dirk Nowitzki being almost same age as his mom made him feel young

During a local youth camp in Dallas, Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith admitted he felt young playing alongside Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki: What did it feel like playing with Dirk?Dorian – “I felt young…he’s almost the same age as my mom. When @swish41 first got in the league, I was 5 years old.”😆 📺: @DallasMavs’ @doefinney_10 […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavericks' Dorian Finney-Smith loses to young camper in a game of nockout

Dorian Finney-Smith’s jumper is a swing factor for the Dallas Mavericks. If he’s able to build on the minor progress he made from beyond the arc last season, the Mavericks will have the 3-and-D wing needed to make life at least somewhat difficult on the likes of LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George in […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Dorian Finney-Smith 'tired of losing seasons', hoping Kristaps Porzingis' return will help change that

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith is determined to help his team end their playoff drought in the 2019-20 NBA season. Finney-Smith said that the Mavs are tired of having losing seasons. The Mavs ended up with a 33-49 record last season, which is only good for 14th place in the Western Conference. The Mavericks have […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Dorian Finney-Smith 'blessed' from being 15th man on the bench to re-signing long term

As the old adage says, hard work pays off. That’s actually been the career foundation of Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith. After going undrafted in 2016, the 24-year-old has become a part of the Mavs’ regular rotation. Finney-Smith has been the team’s designated defensive stopper, and now, he is going to be an integral part […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoReport: Dorian Finney-Smith agrees to 3-year, $12 million deal with Mavs

Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The versatile forward is one of the key pieces the organization intended to keep, having now retained others like Maxi Kleber, J.J. Barea and Dwight Powell while also bringing back […]

Dallas Mavericks · 6 years agoReport: Mavs give Maxi Kleber, Dorian Finney-Smith qualifying offers

The Mavs have extended qualifying offers to Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. As a result, both players will now be listed as restricted free agents: Sources: Mavs have extended qualifying offers to Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith to make them restricted free agents. Dallas views Kleber and […]

Dallas Mavericks · 6 years agoMavs' Dorian Finney-Smith needs a total of 59 minutes in the next 2 games to be eligible for a higher qualifying offer

The Dallas Mavericks have long been eliminated from playoff contention, and with just two more games remaining in the regular season, perhaps the entire organization and its fan base are already looking ahead to a very promising 2019-20 campaign. This is not the case for third-year forward Dorian Finney-Smith, whose last two games could determine […]

Dallas Mavericks · 6 years agoDennis Smith Jr. and Dorian Finney-Smith hilariously move in sync

The NBA is a strange place where a superstar player can just show up at a practice, team up with scrubs, and lead them into beating the rest of the starting unit. It’s also a place where players suddenly break out in synchronized – and completely unscripted – motions. It’s a phenomenon that’s eluded a […]

Dallas Mavericks · 8 years agoDirk Nowitzki helped inspire young teammates with his mere presence on the court

There is no doubt Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best players to ever play the game. Even in the twilight of his career now, his greatness is appreciated by fans from around the world. It’s also the same case for his young teammates, who feel honored to be playing with him. Some of his […]

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