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Atlanta Bolsters Wing Depth, Acquires Aaron Wiggins From Oklahoma City
The Hawks add a versatile wing on a favorable contract while Oklahoma City reduces its projected luxury tax penalty by $61 million, ESPN reported.
- On Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded reserve guard Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks for two second-round picks: Atlanta's 2030 selection and the least favorable 2032 pick of the Hawks/Lakers.
- The Thunder executed the trade to alleviate a roster crunch and reduce their projected luxury tax penalty from $213 million to $152 million, as Oklahoma City faced 15 players under contract.
- Wiggins, 27, joins Atlanta using an $11 million trade exception created during the Luke Kennard deal, bringing versatile depth and improved perimeter defense to the Hawks' bench.
- The transaction is expected to be finalized on July 6 because the Hawks are $9.1 million under the first apron hard cap, bolstering the bench for Atlanta's postseason push.
- Entering Tuesday's NBA Draft with selections at Nos. 12 and 17, the Thunder now manage their roster more flexibly while the Hawks pursue long-term development in the Eastern Conference.
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Atlanta bolsters wing depth, acquires Aaron Wiggins from Oklahoma City
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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