Finney-Smith remains day-to-day with a rest issue, the same status the Hawks listed for him Saturday, when he sat out the exhibition against the Pacers. His availability for Monday's game against the Thunder has not been clarified beyond that day-to-day tag, and Atlanta has not set a return timetable.
What happened
Finney-Smith remains day-to-day, the same designation the Hawks gave him on Saturday, Oct. 10, when his issue was also listed as rest. Monday's report, filed at 5:39 p.m. ET, carries no new detail beyond day-to-day. Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reported that Finney-Smith sat out Saturday's exhibition against the Pacers because of rest. The Hawks have not announced an expected return date for the 33-year-old forward.
What it means for the Hawks
Atlanta hosts Oklahoma City on Monday at 7 p.m. ET in its next exhibition game. Finney-Smith played 37 games last season, averaging 16.8 minutes, 3.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assist, a reserve role off the bench. With the 2026-27 season not yet underway, the Hawks carry no record with or without him. In games without Finney-Smith, Jalen Johnson has logged 35.2 minutes and 22.5 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker 33.4 minutes and 20.8 points, and Dyson Daniels 33.2 minutes and 11.9 points, with Onyeka Okongwu, CJ McCollum, Trae Young, Keshon Gilbert and Kristaps Porzingis also absorbing extra minutes.
What to watch
The Hawks have not set an expected return date, so Finney-Smith's next appearance depends on the next injury report. Atlanta plays the Thunder on Monday at 7 p.m. ET, the next game on the schedule. Watch for updates on his rest designation in the next report, along with the status of teammates Mouhamed Gueye, Keshon Gilbert, Jalen Johnson, Luguentz Dort and Dyson Daniels, who are also listed day-to-day.
Is Dorian Finney-Smith playing vs Thunder?
Finney-Smith is listed day-to-day on Monday's injury report. The report does not list him as out for the Thunder game; his only confirmed absence was Saturday's exhibition against the Pacers for rest.
When will Dorian Finney-Smith be back?
The Hawks have not announced an expected return date.