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Hornets Send Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard, AP Source Says
Ryan Nembhard is traded again before playing for Atlanta, while Charlotte adds Buddy Hield and gets veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith.
- On Tuesday, the Atlanta Hawks traded Ryan Nembhard, Buddy Hield, and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith, marking Nembhard's second trade in roughly two months, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
- Nembhard originally joined Atlanta in July via a three-team trade involving Zaccharie Risacher after a standout rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks, but never played a regular-season game for the Hawks.
- During his rookie campaign with the Mavericks, Nembhard averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 assists while shooting 41.5% from the field; Hield averaged 7.6 points last season while shooting 34.9% from three-point range.
- Charlotte receives an inexpensive playmaker due approximately $2.15 million for 2026-27, though Nembhard faces a crowded backcourt featuring veterans Coby White and Dennis Schroeder, plus young guards Christian Anderson and Kylan Boswell.
- Finney-Smith provides Atlanta with needed wing experience and size as the team reshapes its roster, while Nembhard attempts to find stability with his third organization in 65 days.
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Hornets send Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard, AP source says
The Atlanta Hawks are trading guards Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith, according to a person familiar with the situation.
·Melville, United States
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