Hornets acquire Dorian Finney-Smith from Rockets for picks
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Dorian Finney-Smith is moving to the Charlotte Hornets as part of a trade with the Houston Rockets. The deal includes three second-round picks heading to Charlotte. This trade may impact both teams' rosters as they look to strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season. Further details on player roles and team dynamics will emerge in the following days.
- •Hornets acquire Dorian Finney-Smith from Rockets
- •Trade includes three second-round picks
- •Transaction confirmed by sources on July 3, 2026
- •Aims to bolster Hornets' roster ahead of new season
- •Rockets continue retooling their lineup
- 6:39 PMESPN NBA — Sources: Rockets' Finney-Smith dealt to Hornets
"The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round picks from the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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