{
  "id": 8951819,
  "title": "NBA rumors: Hawks, Hornets holding 'on-and-off' trade discussions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/nba-rumors-hawks-hornets-holding-on-and-off-trade-discussions",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T15:44:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nba-rumors-hawks-hornets-holding-154424895.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NBA rumors suggest that the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets are engaged in ongoing trade discussions, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. The talks involve the potential exchange of Dorian Finney-Smith from the Hornets and Buddy Hield from the Hawks. Hield's $9.7 million salary has been a sticking point for the Hawks throughout the summer, as they have been exploring various trade options involving him. Finney-Smith, a veteran 3-and-D player, played only 37 games for the Houston Rockets last season after recovering from ankle surgery. If a trade materializes, the Hawks would benefit from a wing defender with notable size, while the Hornets would gain an additional shooter to bolster their roster following the offseason departures of several players.",
  "summary": "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. “Atlanta and […] The post NBA rumors: Hawks, Hornets holding…",
  "key_points": [
    "Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets engaged in ongoing trade discussions.",
    "Potential exchange of Dorian Finney-Smith from Hornets and Buddy Hield from Hawks.",
    "Buddy Hield's $9.7 million salary has been a sticking point for Hawks."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Hawks, Hornets reportedly discussing potential Buddy Hield for Dorian Finney-Smith trade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/hawks-hornets-reportedly-discussing-potential-buddy-hield-for-dorian",
        "published": "2026-09-21T15:42:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}