Hawks acquire Aaron Wiggins from Thunder ahead of NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:10 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks have acquired guard Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a trade. The deal involves two second-round picks, with Atlanta acquiring a player known for his championship experience just days before the 2026 NBA Draft. This move follows the Hawks' recent one-year extension for CJ McCollum and addresses the team’s need for perimeter shooting. With Wiggins' addition, the Hawks aim to enhance their backcourt depth and playoff potential after finishing the 2025-26 season with a 46-36 record, capturing the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference.
- •Hawks trade for Aaron Wiggins from Thunder for two second-round picks.
- •Wiggins adds depth to a backcourt featuring CJ McCollum and Dyson Daniels.
- •The Hawks recently extended CJ McCollum's contract for one year, $21 million.
- •Wiggins is a career 38.0% shooter from three-point range.
- •Atlanta finished the 2025-26 season at 46-36, earning the No. 6 seed.
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"The Atlanta Hawks are actively working on bolstering their roster a few days before the 2026 NBA Draft. After agreeing to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with CJ McCollum on Sunday, according to Shams Charania, the Hawks are adding depth to their backcourt.
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