"Coach Ime Udoka was asked Wednesday after training camp if Finney-Smith would be ready for Houston's opener against Oklahoma City on Oct. 21. "No, probably not," Udoka said. He added that he didn't know how long his debut with the Rockets would be delayed. Finney-Smith joined the Rockets this offseason on a four-year contract worth almost $53 million. He spent last season with the Los Angeles Lakers before undergoing a procedure on his left ankle in June to address a lingering injury."
"Udoka added that Finney-Smith was not yet cleared for contact activities but he has been participating in camp. "No contact but doing all the shooting and other things as well as getting treatment during practice," Udoka said. Finney-Smith, a nine-year veteran, averaged 7.9 points and 3.6 rebounds last season and has averaged 8.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in a career that includes stints in Dallas and Brooklyn."
Dorian Finney-Smith is expected to miss the start of the NBA season while recovering from offseason left ankle surgery. Coach Ime Udoka said Finney-Smith will probably not be ready for Houston's Oct. 21 opener against Oklahoma City and does not know when his debut will occur. Finney-Smith signed a four-year, nearly $53 million contract after spending last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He had a procedure on his left ankle in June to address a lingering injury and is participating in camp work that excludes contact while receiving treatment.
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