Plus, a Detroit connection, the boxout of the year (courtesy of the Knicks) and a reigning conference finalist is caught in the middle.

The Los Angeles Lakers made their first big move of the season when they traded for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. In that trade, the Lakers sent D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to Brooklyn in exchange for Finney-Smith and Milton.

We need Dorian and we need him to be who he is,” JJ Redick says. Says that if he is, it’ll greatly benefit the group.Source: Twitter @DanWoikeSports What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Earlier this week, the Lakers outmaneuvered the Grizzlies to land Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from Brooklyn, sending D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Nets.

Reported details on why the Brooklyn Nets preferred the Los Angeles Lakers' offer for Dorian Finney-Smith over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Newly acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith wasted no time soaking in the atmosphere of championship contention after being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Brooklyn Nets. Speaking to reporters, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Finney-Smith candidly compared the two franchises, highlighting the stark contrast in their aspirations.

Finney-Smith, a veteran 3-and-D wing who the Lakers have coveted for some time, relishes going from a rebuilding franchise to one he believes is trying to contend for a championship.

The newly-acquired Dorian Finney-Smith is working to learn the Los Angeles Lakers' plays as quickly as possible.

Prior to Thursday's 113-110 win at the Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks addressed the trade with the Los Angeles Lakers.