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Hawks and Hornets discuss Buddy Hield-for-Dorian Finney-Smith trade framework

League sources say Atlanta and Charlotte have held on-and-off talks this month ahead of training camp, with no deal yet struck.

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What to know

  • Hawks and Hornets have had on-and-off trade talks this month on a framework swapping Buddy Hield for Dorian Finney-Smith.
  • An earlier version of the trade reportedly involved Devin Carter, but Atlanta waived him Sept. 11 instead; he signed with Boston.
  • No agreement has been reached, and it remains unclear whether one will be struck before training camp starts next week.
  • Contract details give each side leverage: Finney-Smith's 2027-28 salary is non-guaranteed, while Hield's is largely guaranteed only after the 2027 draft.

“League sources say that the Hawks have been exploring potential trades that include Hield's $9.7 million salary all summer.”

Jake Fischer, NBA insider · Sports Illustrated ↗ · Sep 20

Jake Fischer NBA insider (Bleacher Report / The Stein Line)Buddy Hield Atlanta Hawks guardDorian Finney-Smith Charlotte Hornets forwardAtlanta Hawks Team involved in trade talksCharlotte Hornets Team involved in trade talksDevin Carter Guard, waived by Atlanta

Hawks and Hornets discuss Buddy Hield-for-Dorian Finney-Smith trade framework
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  1. background

    Outlets detail contract terms behind proposed Hield-Finney-Smith swap — Sports Illustrated laid out the financial mechanics of the rumored deal, noting Finney-Smith's non-guaranteed $13.3 million 2027-28 salary and Hield's recently guaranteed $9.6 million contract for 2026-27, framing the swap as a way for Atlanta to add a bigger wing defender.

  2. 2

    SI breaks down which side gets the better value in the swap

    A follow-up Sports Illustrated analysis compared Finney-Smith's and Hield's contract structures and on-court value, noting Fischer's own statement that it remains unclear whether a deal gets done before camp, and concluding the two players are close in value at this stage.

    “Among our latest items, Atlanta and Charlotte have held trade talks surrounding Buddy Hield for Dorian Finney-Smith, sources say. It remains unclear whether an agreement will be struck before training camp.”
    — Jake Fischer
    1. 9 outlets Bulls send Rob Dillingham to Charlotte for Buddy Hield

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also Chicago Sun-Times, ESPN NBA, ESPN, Chicago Tribune, Sports Illustrated, Blazer's Edge +2

      13 more headlines
    2. 1 outlet Breaking Down the Rumored Finney-Smith for Hield Swap Between Charlotte and Atlanta

      first by Sports Illustrated, 7d ago

    • sportbursts@mastodon.social

      Bulls Strengthen Roster by Acquiring Sharpshooter Buddy Hield in Trade Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets have completed a trade. The Bulls acquired Buddy Hield along with cash considerations, while the Hornets received Rob Dillingham. This marks the second trade involving Buddy Hield in the past five days. Previously, Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte…

      sportbursts@mastodon.socialMastodon15h ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 46 posts in this stretch

    • I mean the team has stockpiled one of the best asset chests in the league and they have a roster with a decent set of players on there. Best FO in the league is obviously an overstatement but they’re much improved. And these trades mean nothing, these are dudes who will be waived.

      Smitty_Agent89r/nba1d agoview on r/nba ↗
    • sportbursts@mastodon.social

      Eastern Conference Teams Discuss Buddy Hield-Finney-Smith Trade Deal Atlanta Hawks are reportedly negotiating a trade involving defender Buddy Hield to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for forward Dorian Finney-Smith, according to insider Mark Stein. The 33-year-old Hield, known for his 39.5% accuracy from beyond the arc and a career scoring…

      sportbursts@mastodon.socialMastodon6d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
    all of them →
  3. 1

    Fischer reports Hawks and Hornets held on-and-off talks on Hield-Finney-Smith deal

    Jake Fischer reported that Atlanta and Charlotte have engaged in on-and-off trade discussions this month on frameworks featuring Hornets forward Dorian Finney-Smith and Hawks guard Buddy Hield, whose $9.7 million salary Atlanta has been trying to move all summer.

    “Atlanta and Charlotte, league sources say, have engaged in on-and-off trade discussions at various points this month on trade frameworks that would feature the Hornets' Dorian Finney-Smith and the Hawks' Buddy Hield.”
    — Jake Fischer
    1. 5 outlets Hawks, Hornets Reportedly Discussing Buddy Hield For Dorian Finney-Smith Trade

      first by Sports Illustrated, 7d ago · also Yahoo Sports, ESPN, ESPN NBA, Philadelphia Inquirer

      11 more headlines
    2. 2 outlets Updated Salary Cap/Roster Outlook For The Atlanta Hawks After Dorian Finney-Smith Trade

      first by Sports Illustrated, 4d ago · also Yahoo Sports

      3 more headlines
    2 more claims →
  4. background

    Hawks waive Devin Carter instead of including him in trade talks — One earlier version of the proposed Hawks-Hornets trade reportedly included lottery pick Devin Carter, but Atlanta instead waived him on Sept. 11, and he subsequently signed with Boston.

Also covered reported alongside — the timeline has no entry for these yet

  1. 3 outlets Bulls give up on former lottery pick in surprising Hornets deal

    first by Sporting News, 1d ago · also Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports

    2 more headlines
  2. 2 outlets Hawks pull trigger on Buddy Hield trade as roster overhaul continues

    first by Sporting News, 5d ago · also Yahoo Sports

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