Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith does a whole lot of talking on the court and it turns out there is a good reason for it. During an interview with The Los Angeles Times, Finney-Smith explained why he never shuts up.

Smith's status is in doubt for the Lakers' first meeting with the Nets since acquiring him in a Dec. 29 trade.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith discussed his poster dunk over Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges.

Los Angeles Lakers sixth man small forward Dorian Finney-Smith has been ruled out for what would have been his first clash with his last team, the Brooklyn Nets

The veteran forward has been limited – and away from the team briefly – since he was acquired in a late-December trade, but he was cleared for more minutes ahead of Tuesday’s game.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been patiently waiting for the right trade to materialize. The perfect target has finally arrived.

Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith isn't known as a leaper, but on Monday, he delivered a big poster dunk to help seal his team's fourth straight win.

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a tough loss on Tuesday. They were run off the court against the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-104. More Lakers: Lakers' Anthon

Dorian Finney-Smith had his best overall game as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The forward finished with 16 points, knocking down four 3-pointers in the Lakers’ victory over the Washington Wizards while still providing his normal solid defense.

Dorian Finney-Smith was one of the more sought after trade targets in the NBA as the 3-and-D wing is a proven commodity who can fit in with any team and has plenty of playoff experience as well.

Finney-Smith will get the start in Saturday's game against the Warriors, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports. With Rui Hachimura (calf) on the mend and ruled out for Saturday's game in San Francisco,