Hornets and Hawks discuss trade involving veterans Buddy Hield and Dorian Finney-Smith
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:02 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets are in talks with the Atlanta Hawks regarding a potential trade involving veterans Buddy Hield and Dorian Finney-Smith. This comes as the Hornets seek to lower their roster from 17 players before the 2026-27 season. Finney-Smith averaged 3.3 points and 2.5 rebounds last season, while Hield averaged 7.6 points and a career-low 34.9% from three-point range. The trade discussions highlight Charlotte's ongoing adjustments after recent roster changes.
- •Hornets have 17 players and need to cut down to 15.
- •Hornets traded away several players this offseason.
- •Finney-Smith averaged 3.3 points last season.
- •Hield averaged 7.6 points and 34.9% shooting from three.
- •Trade discussions are evolving ahead of training camp.
- 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Hornets and Hawks discussing potential swap involving NBA veterans
"The Charlotte Hornets have engaged in trade discussions with the Atlanta Hawks involving two veterans with 10+ years of experience.
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