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Hawks trade Hield, Nembhard to Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith

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The Atlanta Hawks acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith from the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night in exchange for guards Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash. The front offices finalized the deal Tuesday evening as both franchises officially announced the player swap.

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Philadelphia Inquirer
Hornets send Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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The Atlanta Hawks have traded guards Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith
Fox5 Atlanta
Hawks trade Hield, Nembhard to Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Sep 23, 2026
Fox5 Atlanta's feed description
The Atlanta Hawks acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith from the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night in exchange for guards Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash. The front offices finalized the deal Tuesday evening as both franchises officially announced the player swap.