Will Anthony Davis and Dorian Finney-Smith play on Sunday versus the Clippers after they missed Friday's game against the Nets?

The Lakers can't afford another long-term absentee, especially someone like Dorian Finney-Smith, their best wing and switch defender. Finney-Smith is also adjusting with every game. The Lakers are five games over .500, so there's no rush for them to make immediate changes to the lineup.

The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying a strong stretch with three consecutive NBA victories, showing significant progress in their pursuit of a higher spot in the standings. Following this success, Dorian Finney-Smith shared some surprising remarks about his contribution to the team.

JJ Redick says Dorian Finney-Smith has been on a minutes restriction because of his ankle since they acquired him, but has been cleared to add 4-5 minutes to his nightly total. — Dave McMenamin ...

Finney-Smith will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

The Los Angeles Lakers have turned a corner that few expected them to be able to. JJ Redick deserves credit for the development.

JJ Redick did not mince his words regarding Bronny James following the Lakers' defeat to the 76ers on Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered an unexpected 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, a defeat that was made worse by the early exit of Anthony Davis due to an abdominal muscle strain.

The Lakers' players would love to see a trade that bolsters the roster, but they acknowledge that most moves are complex and expensive.

Lakers rookie guard Bronny James struggled against the 76ers on Tuesday, but remained optimistic about his play.

Philadelphia shot 16 free throws in the second quarter alone, Dorian Finney-Smith picking up three of his four first-half fouls in the quarter. The Lakers also were without Jarred Vanderbilt, the team electing to hold him out on the second night of a back-to-back after he missed the first 42 games of the year.