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Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets player trade

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The Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets finalized a trade involving Dorian Finney-Smith, Buddy Hield, and Ryan Nembhard. Atlanta acquired Finney-Smith, a ‘3-and-D’ specialist, to bolster perimeter defense and wing depth while creating a trade exception of approximately $2.1 million. Charlotte received Hield and Nembhard, along with cash considerations, to provide veteran scoring for a young core featuring LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. Following this, the Charlotte Hornets engaged in a trade with the Chicago Bulls, sending Buddy Hield and cash considerations to Chicago in exchange for Rob Dillingham, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Dillingham joins Charlotte’s rebuilding efforts, while Hield moves to Chicago to provide perimeter shooting for their rotation. As part of broader roster restructuring following the offseason trade of star guard LaMelo Ball, the Hornets have continued to adjust their depth chart. This includes the decision In a recent move to waive point guard trim the roster ahead of the upcoming season, the Hornets waived both Rob Dillingham and Ryan Nembhard Nembhard. Dillingham, a former Kentucky standout, struggled to manage roster limits. find a consistent rotation role during his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Bulls. Nembhard, who had recently joined Charlotte via the transaction from Atlanta, was also released. Reports indicate that the Denver Nuggets may be are among several teams monitoring Nembhard’s availability on the waiver wire. Dillingham joins a Charlotte backcourt that includes Coby White, Dennis Schröder, and rookie Chris Anderson Jr., serving as a high-potential project for the franchise’s rebuilding phase.

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  1. 2026-09-28 23:48 UTC Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets player trade
  2. 2026-09-28 08:57 UTC Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets player trade
  3. 2026-09-27 02:18 UTC Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets player trade
  4. 2026-09-23 12:32 UTC Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets player trade
  5. 2026-09-23 01:58 UTC Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets player trade
  6. 2026-09-22 21:21 UTC Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets player trade

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