Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for future draft picks

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Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for future draft picks
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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.
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  • 5:23 AMESPNSources: Thunder to ship Wiggins to Hawks for pick...
  • 3:14 AMYahoo SportsThunder trade for more draft picks after failed NBA championship run
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The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to acquire Aaron Wiggins, a 27-year-old guard who was a key role player on the Thunder's championship squad in 2024-25, from Oklahoma City for two second-round draft picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania Sunday.

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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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