Hawks Trade Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard to Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith
Atlanta is sending Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations to Charlotte in exchange for forward Dorian Finney-Smith.
The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Buddy Hield and guard Ryan Nembhard, along with cash considerations, to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for forward Dorian Finney-Smith.
Hield, a veteran known for his three-point shooting, and Nembhard, a younger guard, both depart Atlanta as part of the package. In return, the Hawks add Finney-Smith, a forward valued for his defensive versatility and ability to guard multiple positions.
The cash considerations included in the trade were not specified in publicly available terms.
The move reshapes both rosters ahead of the coming season, with Charlotte adding perimeter shooting and depth in Hield and Nembhard, while Atlanta bolsters its frontcourt defense with the addition of Finney-Smith.
Neither team has issued an extended statement detailing the full rationale behind the trade.
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