Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed that forward Dorian Finney-Smith has been on a minutes restriction ever since the team acquired him in a Dec. 29 trade due to an ankle ailment. Lately,

The veteran forward has been limited – and away from the team briefly – since he was acquired in a late-December trade, but he was cleared for more minutes ahead of Tuesday’s game.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed Dorian Finney-Smith has been on a minutes restriction since he was traded.

Lakers fans have been wanting to see forward Dorian Finney-Smith get more playing time, if not move into the starting lineup.

Los Angeles Lakers sixth man small forward Dorian Finney-Smith has been ruled out for what would have been his first clash with his last team, the Brooklyn Nets

Smith's status is in doubt for the Lakers' first meeting with the Nets since acquiring him in a Dec. 29 trade.