The Philadelphia 76ers are closely monitoring the situation of Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith.
Smith spent his first full season with the Nets in 2024, but he doesn’t fit into the rebuilding timeline. The Sixers need a starting power forward, something the 31-year-old could provide. Though Smith and 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. are the same height, the Nets veteran is about 20 pounds heavier and has a more solid defensive skill set.
Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on Philadelphia’s interest in Smith, writing: “The Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers are among the teams with interest in trading for Finney-Smith, league sources told HoopsHype. The 76ers have been scouring the trade market for a forward who could potentially start for them, league sources say, and Finney-Smith would fit that criteria.”
Smith averaged 8.5 points and 4.7 rebounds on 42.1 percent shooting in 68 games with the Nets last season, meaning it wouldn’t take a huge package to acquire him. Scotto later reported that the Sixers could use forward KJ Martin in their package along with draft capital.
