Hawks trade Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard to Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith
Atlanta is sending Hield, Nembhard and cash considerations to Charlotte in exchange for forward Dorian Finney-Smith, sources told ESPN.
The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Buddy Hield, guard Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for forward Dorian Finney-Smith, sources told ESPN.
The deal reshuffles both rosters ahead of the coming season, with Charlotte adding scoring depth in Hield while Atlanta brings in Finney-Smith, a forward known for his defensive versatility and three-point shooting.
Roster implications
For the Hornets, acquiring Hield adds an established perimeter scorer to their backcourt mix, while Nembhard joins as additional depth. For the Hawks, Finney-Smith's combination of size and shooting fits a frontcourt role that Atlanta has looked to fill.
ESPN's sources did not disclose additional details of the trade beyond the core pieces involved, including whether any draft compensation is attached to the deal.
Both teams are expected to finalize the trade through the league's standard approval process before the players change teams.
Sources
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