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Hornets acquire Dorian Finney-Smith from Rockets for picks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 6:07 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Hornets acquire Dorian Finney-Smith from Rockets for picks

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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

Latest Updates

9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Former Gator Doran Finney-Smith traded from Houston to Charlotte
6:39 PMESPN NBA — Sources: Rockets' Finney-Smith dealt to Hornets

What they're saying

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The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round picks from the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
— ESPN NBAby Ohm Youngmisuk