Oklahoma City Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta Hawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks for two future second-round picks on June 22, 2026. This decision, made to manage salary cap constraints, reflects Wiggins' reduced role in the team, as he was omitted from the rotation during the playoffs. After five seasons with the Thunder, Wiggins contributed to their championship run but had his playing time diminished by younger players. Various Thunder players expressed their sadness over Wiggins' departure, underscoring his impact on the team as they enter a period of roster adjustments this summer.
- •Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for future draft picks
- •Wiggins' role diminished during playoffs
- •He spent five seasons with the Thunder
- •Players express sadness over his departure
- •Thunder begin offseason roster changes
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder players react to Aaron Wiggins getting traded
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