Erik Slater Nets Taking Cautious Approach With Finney Smiths Injury

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Erik Slater: Nets Taking Cautious Approach with Finney-Smith's Injury

Dorian Finney-Smith Suffered a Groin Injury in Preseason Debut

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith made his Nets debut in a preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 10th. Unfortunately, Finney-Smith suffered a groin injury in the game.

Nets Taking Cautious Approach with Finney-Smith

According to head coach Jacque Vaughn, the Nets are taking a cautious approach with Finney-Smith's injury. The team is still evaluating the severity of the injury and has not yet set a timetable for his return.

Finney-Smith is expected to miss the Nets' preseason game against the Boston Celtics on October 14th. He is also likely to miss the team's regular season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 19th.

The Nets acquired Finney-Smith from the Dallas Mavericks in a trade this offseason. He is expected to be a key part of the Nets' rotation this season.