Get insights on the changing dynamics within the Los Angeles Lakers organization that have led to the LeBron James offseason drama.

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Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to sign with the Houston Rockets in free agency, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Monday. Finney-Smith is defecting to Houston on a four-year deal worth $53 million, Charania adds.

The Lakers also missed out on veteran big man Brook Lopez, who opted to sign with the cross-town rival Los Angeles Clippers, according to Charania. With both players slipping away, Lakers fans have taken to social media to roast the team, as the early hours of free agency are already proving frustrating.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly bracing to lose forward Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets in free agency.

The Houston Rockets are reportedly gearing up for an attempt to steal a key player from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a $53 million contract with the Rockets in free agency after opting out of his Lakers player option.

The Houston Rockets have emerged as a landing spot for Dorian Finney-Smith after he declined his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Houston Rockets appear to be eyeing Dorian Finney-Smith as their next key addition. More specifically, Houston has emerged as a “viable landing spot” for the veteran forward, according to The Stein Line’s Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.