Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) ruled out Monday at Pelicans

What happened?

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain, the team announced.

Finney-Smith's injury status

Finney-Smith suffered the injury in the Nets' 116-105 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. He left the game in the third quarter and did not return.

An MRI on Sunday confirmed the sprain, and Finney-Smith is now listed as day-to-day.

What does this mean for the Nets?

Finney-Smith's absence is a blow to the Nets, who are already without Kevin Durant (knee) and Kyrie Irving (suspension).

The 30-year-old forward has been a key contributor for the Nets this season, averaging 9.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.

In Finney-Smith's absence, the Nets will likely start Royce O'Neale at small forward.

When will Finney-Smith return?

The Nets have not provided a timetable for Finney-Smith's return.

However, given that he is listed as day-to-day, it is possible that he could miss multiple games.