The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly placing a premium price tag on prized forward Dorian Finney-Smith.
According to Nets Daily, Brooklyn is seeking two first-round picks in any trade for Finney-Smith.
Finney-Smith was part of the package the Nets received for trading Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks last season. Brooklyn netted just a single first-round pick in the deal.
Finney-Smith, while very effective as a role player, doesn’t project as the type of player to warrant multiple firsts.
The Indiana Pacers recently sent multiple first-round picks for Pascal Siakam, who has made two All-NBA teams and was a key cog on a championship team.
Finney-Smith is averaging 9.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game on 41.7% shooting from the field. The 6’7″ Nets forward is arguably the prototypical 3-and-D wing. While Finney Smith is valuable, the Nets may have trouble getting anything close to their rumored asking price.
Fans posting on X couldn’t believe the Nets’ reported ask for Finney-Smith.
Who does Joe Tsai think Dorian-Finney Smith really is to give up 2 first for him 💀 https://t.co/1SR7dezSkf
— 🅿️ainSzn (@cjsweet567) January 20, 2024
BREAKING: Dorian Finney-Smith to remain on the Nets. https://t.co/gOc7bBp0sk
— Air Buds (@airbudspod) January 20, 2024
Two first round picks for a PF that can’t create his own shot.. https://t.co/1eV6aHs6jp pic.twitter.com/QKdd9Iwc2O
— Asala/اصالة 🇵🇸 🍉 (@asalaxhoops) January 20, 2024
Finney-Smith has failed to score in double figures even once during his last 10 games played. He’s averaged just 3.8 points over his last four contests.
