Despite their impressive 10-6 start, the Lakers aren’t standing still. According to Clutch Point’s Anthony F. Irwin, Los Angeles has maintained “constant contact” with the Brooklyn Nets regarding veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith.

The 6’7″ forward is putting up solid numbers across the board – 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and nearly a steal per game – but it’s his three-point shooting that should have Lakers fans intrigued (he’s currently 41% from beyond the arc). With JJ Redick as the Lakers’ head coach, Finney-Smith could be an excellent fit for his system. Redick has mentioned his desire to have the Lakers take more threes. Another sharpshooter could help the rookie head coach further diversify his offensive strategy.

The timing makes sense. While the Lakers are thriving behind Anthony Davis’s MVP-caliber campaign (30.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.9 blocks) and LeBron James’s near triple-double averages, they’re still searching for that perfect 3-and-D wing to complete their roster. Enter Finney-Smith, who’s quietly having a career year in Brooklyn.

The landscape for a deal looks promising. Brooklyn, having already shipped out Mikal Bridges this offseason, has clearly signaled their intentions for rebuilding. Future draft compensation might be enough to pry Finney-Smith loose – a reasonable price for a Lakers team in win-now mode.

For a Lakers squad that’s already getting contributions from rookie sensation Dalton Knecht and steady play from Rui Hachimura and D’Angelo Russell, adding Finney-Smith’s defensive versatility and reliable shooting could be the final piece needed for a championship push. The question now becomes: what price are the Lakers willing to pay to bolster their title chances?