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Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for future draft picks

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:41 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for future draft picks
Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder traded guard Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks for two future second-round picks in the 2030 and 2032 NBA Draft. This decision follows their unsuccessful title defense, losing in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Wiggins, drafted at No. 55 in 2021, was signed to a five-year, $45 million deal after showing promise. The trade adds to Oklahoma City's collection of 35 draft picks, enhancing their assets for potential future transactions.

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  • •Thunder acquire second-round picks from Hawks in Wiggins trade.
  • •Wiggins was a key part of the Thunder's roster before the trade.
  • •Thunder now hold 35 draft picks for future transactions.
  • •The trade occurs after the Thunder's loss in the Western Conference Finals.
Latest Updates
  • 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Hawks agree to acquire Wiggins from Thunder, AP source says. They also extend McCollum
  • 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — NBA trade grade: Thunder send Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for draft picks
  • 5:00 PMESPN — Sources: Thunder to ship Wiggins to Hawks for pick...
  • 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Hawks to trade for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins
  • 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder trade for more draft picks after failed NBA championship run
  • 2:29 AMhoopsrumors.com — Thunder To Trade Aaron Wiggins To Hawks For Draft Compensation - Hoops Rumors
What they're saying
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The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a deal to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday. The Thunder will receive second-round draft picks in 2030 and 2032. Wiggins joins the Hawks after a five-year stint with the Thunder, which he helped win the 2025 NBA championship.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder added two more future second-round picks to their bag, They sent veteran guard Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for second rounders in 2030 and 2032 NBA Draft. The move came after they failed…

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The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to acquire Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round draft picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday.

— ESPNby Ohm Youngmisuk
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