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Ryan Nembhard traded from Atlanta Hawks to Charlotte Hornets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

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Summary

Ryan Nembhard has been traded by the Atlanta Hawks to the Charlotte Hornets as part of a deal that also includes Buddy Hield and cash considerations. The Hawks receive forward Dorian Finney-Smith in exchange. Nembhard, who averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 assists during his rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks, was previously involved in a three-team trade with the Hawks in July. Following the trade of LaMelo Ball, Nembhard is expected to compete for starting point guard responsibilities with Coby White and others.

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•Ryan Nembhard traded to Charlotte Hornets from Atlanta Hawks.
•Trade involved Buddy Hield and cash considerations for Dorian Finney-Smith.
•Nembhard averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 assists last season.
•Coby White expected to start at point guard for Hornets in 2026-27.
•Nembhard will face competition from Dennis Schroeder and rookie Christian Anderson.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Former Gonzaga point guard Ryan Nembhard traded asto Charlotte Hornets

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Sep. 22—Roughly two months after landing Ryan Nembhard from the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team trade, the Atlanta Hawks are sending the former Gonzaga point guard to the Charlotte Hornets. Nembhard was one of three players involved in a trade on Tuesday that sent the second-year point guard, Buddy Hield and cash considerations to the Hornets in exchange for forward Dorian Finney-Smith. An ...
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