Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for future draft picks

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for future draft picks
Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded guard Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for two second-round picks, as reported by ESPN. The Thunder will receive the Hawks' 2030 second-round pick and the lesser of the Hawks' or Lakers' second-round pick in 2032. This move comes ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, where the Thunder are expected to make three selections, including the 12th overall pick. The trade also provides significant luxury tax relief for Oklahoma City, reducing their projected penalty from $213 million to $152 million. Wiggins averaged 9.4 points and 3.1 rebounds last season and had been outside of the Thunder's playoff rotation by the end of the year.

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  • Thunder send Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for two second-round picks
  • OKC receives 2030 and 2032 draft selections
  • Deal reduces Thunder's luxury tax penalty significantly
  • Wiggins averaged 9.4 points this past season
  • Thunder to make three picks in the upcoming draft
Latest Updates
  • 3:49 AMYahoo SportsThunder reportedly agree to trade Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta for two second-round picks
  • 3:20 AMYahoo SportsAtlanta bolsters wing depth, acquires Aaron Wiggins from Oklahoma City
  • 3:08 AMYahoo SportsReport: Atlanta Hawks To Acquire Aaron Wiggins From Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 3:07 AMYahoo SportsHow the Hawks Capitalized on Thunder's Roster Crunch in Aaron Wiggins Trade
  • 2:41 AMYahoo SportsThunder Trade Aaron Wiggins To Hawks For Future Draft Picks
  • 2:40 AMYahoo SportsThunder reportedly trading Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for picks in deal that provides tax relief for OKC
  • 2:37 AMYahoo SportsOKC Thunder trading Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta Hawks for NBA Draft picks, per report
  • 2:36 AMYahoo SportsReport: OKC Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks
What they're saying
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The Atlanta Hawks have added another versatile piece to their roster, acquiring Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for two future second-round picks. The move brings a proven two-way wing and efficient scorer to Atlanta as the franchise continues reshaping its roster for a playoff push.

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Oklahoma City trades a homegrown success story to Atlanta, flipping the versatile wing for multiple second-rounders to ease a roster crunch while bolstering Sam Presti’s draft stockpile.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading guard Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks for two second-round picks, ESPN's Shams Charania reported, in the offseason's first deal.

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