Dorian Finney-Smith, a 10-year veteran, averaged 3.3 points last season with the Rockets.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks traded guards Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith.
Each team announced the deal on Tuesday night.
Welcome to the A, Dorian Finney-Smith! pic.twitter.com/1x8w5TTOW5
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) September 23, 2026
OFFICIAL: We’ve acquired guard Buddy Hield, guard Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations from the Hawks in exchange for forward Dorian Finney-Smith. pic.twitter.com/tPRH7qpsAl
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) September 23, 2026
Hornets receive:
Buddy Hield
Ryan Nembhard
Cash considerations
Hawks receive:
The Hornets had acquired Finney-Smith and three second-round draft picks from the Houston Rockets earlier this offseason. Finney-Smith spent last season with Houston but played sparingly and the Rockets were simply looking to unload his contract.
Hield played 51 games last season for the Warriors and Hawks and averaged 7.6 points per game. Nembhard played in 60 games last season for the Mavericks, averaging 6.6 points and 5.3 assists per game.