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Hornets consider trading for Buddy Hield to boost three-point shooting

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Hornets consider trading for Buddy Hield to boost three-point shooting

Summary

The Charlotte Hornets are exploring a trade for Buddy Hield from the Atlanta Hawks, aiming to strengthen their three-point shooting capabilities ahead of the upcoming NBA season. General Manager Jeff Peterson has emphasized the desire to establish a new team identity focusing on perimeter shooting efficiency. Hield, a career 39.5 percent three-point shooter, could solidify the Hornets' bench unit, although questions remain about his role in a healthy lineup. The deal might involve Dorian Finney-Smith, whose underwhelming performance this past season raises concerns about his fit in Charlotte. Charlotte may need to include draft capital in the trade but has received prior picks in earlier transactions.

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•Hornets in trade talks with Hawks for Buddy Hield.
•General Manager Jeff Peterson prioritizes three-point shooting.
•Hield's addition could strengthen Charlotte's bench unit.
•Dorian Finney-Smith's poor performance raises trade considerations.
•Hornets may have to add draft picks to finalize the deal.

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7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Buddy Hield Trade Would Send Loud Message To Hornets Fans

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If the Charlotte Hornets end up trading for Buddy Hield, it would send a loud message to Hornets fans: Charlotte wants to be the NBA's best three-point shooting team this upcoming season. According to Marc Stein, Charlotte and the Atlanta Hawks have engaged in on-and-off trade discussions this month on frameworks that would feature the …
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