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Instant Trade Grades: Hawks Send Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard to Charlotte For Dorian Finney-Smith

There were rumors of the Atlanta Hawks discussing a deal with the Charlotte Hornets that would send Buddy Hield to the Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith, and now a deal has been completed, though it is not a straight swap.

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Hawks, Hornets agree to a trade involving Buddy Hield

Sharpshooter Buddy Hield is being traded once again, this time from the Atlanta Hawks to the Charlotte Hornets. NBA insider reported on Sunday that the Hawks and Hornets held discussions about a Hield-for-Dorian Finney-Smith swap, and now the trade has been finalized.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22

Hawks, Hornets swap veterans in three-player trade

With the two veterans in Hield and Finney-Smith swapping teams, it'll be intriguing to see which of the two makes a bigger impact for their new team.

Hawks C Henri Veesaar tears ACL in workout, to miss ‘26-27

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 22

Hawks trading Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard to Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith

The Hawks are trading Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard to the Hornets for veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The deal comes one day after NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that Atlanta and Charlotte had engaged in on-and-off discussions involving Hield and Finney-Smith.

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In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 22

Hawks Trading Hield, Nembhard To Hornets For Finney-Smith

The Hawks and Hornets have agreed to a trade, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith is headed to Atlanta in exchange for sharpshooter Buddy Hield, guard Ryan Nembhard, and cash.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Henri Veesaar News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 22

Does Henri Veesaar's Injury Make Him A Potential Roster Crunch Casualty For The Hawks?

The Atlanta Hawks received some unfortunate news yesterday regarding their rookie center Henri Veesaar. Veesaar tore his ACL in a workout earlier this month and is going to miss the upcoming season.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 22

Why Nickeil Alexander-Walker Could Be The Atlanta Hawks' Most Important Player This Season

This past season, the Atlanta Hawks placed a huge emphasis on being a two-way basketball team. They finished with a top-15 offense and a top-10 defense, which helped them turn their season around from nearly dead in the water and a potential bottom-of-the-Eastern-Conference finish.

Atlanta Hawks News / EssentiallySports / September 22

Atlanta Hawks Face Major Setback as 22-Year-Old Center to Miss Entire Season Due to Heartbreaking Injury

The Atlanta Hawks’ plans for their newest frontcourt prospect have taken a painful turn. The 22-year-old suffered a torn right ACL during an offseason

Henri Veesaar News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 21

Three Veteran Targets For Atlanta's Center Rotation Following Henri Veesaar's Injury

While they likely weren't relying on him for a major role this season, the loss of Henri Veesaar could be bigger for the Atlanta Hawks than it would seem.

Henri Veesaar News / Field Level Media / September 21

Hawks C Henri Veesaar tears ACL in workout, to miss ‘26-27

Atlanta Hawks rookie center Henri Veesaar tore the ACL in his right knee during a workout Sept. 15, the team said Monday. Veesaar has a surgery scheduled for October and the Hawks expect him to miss the 2026-27 season.

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Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

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Henri Veesaar News / Hoops Rumors / September 21

Hawks’ Veesaar Expected To Miss 2026/27 Due To Torn ACL

Rookie center Henri Veesaar sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during a workout on September 15 and will undergo surgery next month, the Hawks announced in a press release.

Dyson Daniels News / NBA Draft on SI / September 21

2027 NBA Draft Prospect Dash Daniels Logs Strong Performance in NBL

Tipping off in November, the upcoming college basketball season is still more than a month away but there are a few 2027 NBA Draft prospects already in action.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 21

Crafting a Three-Team Trade The Fixes Atlanta's Biggest Roster Issue and Sends Trey Murphy III To Houston

Only one week until training camp! The NBA season is right around the corner, and the last week until the unofficial start of the season can bring roster movement, especially with some of the league (including the Atlanta Hawks) having too many players on their roster.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 21

Ex-Lakers Star Could Join 6th Team in 3 Years After Being Linked to Buddy Hield Trade

Dorian Finney-Smith’s NBA journey could take another turn before the 2026-27 season even begins. The veteran forward has already gone from Dallas to Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Houston and Charlotte since February 2023, and another move could now be on the table.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 21

Hawks, Hornets holding ‘on-and-off’ trade discussions as training camp nears

With NBA Media Day right around the corner, teams are still trying to round out their roster for training camp. There are some moves being made here and there, but there’s a chance that a trade could come to fruition in the coming days that involves the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Peachtree Hoops / September 21

Rumor Roundup: Hawks talking trade for Finney-Smith?

The preseason is approaching fast, but it sounds like the roster for the upcoming season is still fluid. Atlanta has signed and waived four names (Devon Higgs, Keyshawn Bryant, Lamont Butler, and Will Baker) in recent days — names that will likely end up on the roster of the College Park Skyhawks.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 21

Hawks, Hornets have discussed Buddy Hield-Dorian Finney-Smith trade

The Hawks and Hornets have discussed a potential trade built around Buddy Hield and Dorian Finney-Smith, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Fischer reported that the teams have held on-and-off talks at various points this month, though there is no indication that an agreement is imminent, as relayed by NBA On SI⁠.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 22

Hawks, Hornets discussing trade involving Hield, Finney-Smith

While much of the NBA’s business has concluded ahead of the 2026/27 season, some teams are still mulling over decisions or potential changes to be made.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Hawks add 3 vets who can make life easier for Quin Snyder

The Atlanta Hawks are gearing up for another inspired run in the upcoming season, with coach Quin Snyder entering his fifth season with the team. Atlanta will parade a retained core, led by Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Onyeka Okongwu.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Could Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker really become an NBA All-Star?

Nickeil Alexander-Walker becoming an NBA All-Star would have sounded fairly outrageous a year ago. Now? It merely sounds bold. Jackson Caudell of NBA On SI recently predicted that Alexander-Walker will join Jalen Johnson as one of two Atlanta representatives in the 2027 All-Star Game.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 14

Spurs watch a familiar face return to NBA without coming back home

He was a prominent figure in San Antonio as the right-hand man to Gregg Popovich from 2014 to 2019.

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Gabe Vincent News / Fadeaway World / September 13

Gabe Vincent Makes Shocking Admission About NBA Players: 'Most of Them Hate It'

Gabe Vincent has made a very surprising confession about life in the NBA, claiming that most professional basketball players actually grow to hate the game despite reaching its highest level.

Devin Carter News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Hawks release former NBA lottery pick

The Atlanta Hawks are giving up on a former NBA lottery pick with the season right around the corner. The Hawks on Friday waived guard Devin Carter, a 2024 lottery pick.