The Nets traded away their starting power forward. And created room for a new one. A younger one.

One man’s absence is another’s opportunity. The departure of <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/29/sports/nets-bring-back-dangelo-russell-deal-dorian-finney-smith-in-trade-with-lakers/">Dorian Finney-Smith to the Lakers</a> essentially thrust 20-year-old Noah Clowney into a starting role.

Now it’s his job to prove he’s ready for it.

The departure of Dorian Finney-Smith essentially thrust Noah Clowney into a starting role. Now it’s his job to prove he’s ready for it.{ai:summary}<p>The Nets have traded starting power forward Dorian Finney-Smith to the Lakers, opening up a starting position for 20-year-old Noah Clowney. Clowney now faces the challenge of proving he can handle the role effectively. </p><p>#sports</p>

Why the Nets need Noah Clowney to take the leap Dorian Finney-Smith prepared him for

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