Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith undergoes ankle surgery, aiming to return for the 2025-26 season.

Dorian Finney-Smith, the Lakers' forward, has undergone ankle surgery and is expected to be ready for the 2025-26 NBA training camp. The surgery addresses an injury he played through, helping the Lakers achieve the No. 3 seed and their first 50-win season since 2019-20. Finney-Smith can opt out of his contract by June 29, with the team having until June 30 to offer an extension before free agency begins.