Report: Nets have ridiculous asking price for Dorian Finney-Smith

Feb 19, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets new general manager Sean Marks speaks to the media during a press conference before a game against the New York Knicks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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

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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.