Hawks, Hornets Have Talked Buddy Hield, Dorian Finney-Smith Trade
Hawks and Hornets discuss trading Buddy Hield for Dorian Finney-Smith, aiming to balance rosters and manage Hield's $9.6 million salary before training camp.
- NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets have engaged in on-and-off trade discussions this month regarding a framework featuring Buddy Hield and Dorian Finney-Smith.
- Atlanta currently holds 16 players on its roster, exceeding the 15-player regular-season limit. Under current ownership, the Hawks have not paid the luxury tax and are exploring trades to manage financial flexibility.
- Hield is set to make $9.6 million this season, while Finney-Smith played just 37 games last season shooting 27% from three and carries a $13.3 million non-guaranteed salary for 2027-28.
- If the trade is finalized, the Hawks may waive Mouhamed Gueye to reach the 15-player limit, as Finney-Smith would provide veteran insurance for younger power forwards Asa Newell and Zuby Ejiofor.
- Both teams are competing for a playoff spot in a very tough Eastern Conference, and with only a week until training camp begins, time is limited for the organizations to reach an agreement.
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Hawks, Hornets Have Talked Buddy Hield, Dorian Finney-Smith Trade
The Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets both have moves to make to get into regular season roster compliance next month. That hasn't stopped the two teams from discussing a trade of veteran players who are on the roster bubble. Atlanta and Charlotte have discussed swapping Buddy Hield for Dorian Finney-Smith. The Hawks could be acquiring Finney-Smith with the idea of adding another defensive-minded player to the roster. Finney-Smith's contract f…
A potential trade is brewing between the Charlotte Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). According to NBA analyst Jake Fischer, the leaders of both clubs have sat down at the negotiating table several times this month. The axis of the trade could be sniper Buddy Hield and versatile forward Dorian Finney-Smith. "According to league sources, the Hawks and Hornets have repeatedly renew…
NBA Trade Rumors: Buddy Hield and Dorian Finney-Smith Potential Swap Discussed - Archysport
Talks between the Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets have centered on a potential trade involving veteran guards Buddy Hield and Dorian Finney-Smith, according to reports by NBA insider Jake Fischer. Both Eastern Conference franchises are exploring roster adjustments as front offices evaluate trade scenarios ahead of upcoming league deadlines. Trade Discussions and Roster Impact ...
NBA – The Hawks are still trying to separate from Buddy Hield and are talking to Charlotte about an exchange involving Dorian Finney-Smith. Just a few days from the start of the training camps, they [...]
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