Spurs: Jordan McLaughlin (left Achilles tendon soreness) is questionable. Charles Bassey (Left knee acute-on-chronic bone bruise), De'Aaron Fox (left fifth finger extensor tendon surgery) and Victor Wembanyama (right shoulder deep vein thrombosis) are out.

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But if the Lakers are going to have a real shot at winning it all next season, they will need to keep Finney-Smith, who is set to become a free agent this summer, around on a new contract. In an interview with HoopsHype, he hinted that he won't be taking a pay cut to remain with the Purple and Gold.

The Los Angeles Lakers might have the forward with the perfect mentality based on this Dorian Finney-Smith quote.