{
  "id": 9224189,
  "title": "Hawks pull trigger on Buddy Hield trade as roster overhaul continues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/hawks-pull-trigger-on-buddy-hield-trade-as-roster-overhaul-continues",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T23:57:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hawks-pull-trigger-buddy-hield-235716606.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Hawks have acquired veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith from the Charlotte Hornets in a multi-player trade, part of the team's ongoing roster overhaul. In exchange, the Hawks sent sharpshooter Buddy Hield, guard Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations to Charlotte. Finney-Smith is expected to bolster Atlanta's defense and perimeter shooting, while Hield and Nembhard will help Charlotte create additional financial flexibility. Hield's stay with the Hawks was short-lived, with the veteran guard appearing in only seven games last season. Finney-Smith, who signed with Charlotte earlier this offseason, brings experience, versatility and a strong defensive game to Atlanta's lineup.",
  "summary": "The Atlanta Hawks are shaking up their roster again, trading Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for veteran wing Dorian Finney-Smith.",
  "key_points": [
    "Atlanta Hawks acquire Dorian Finney-Smith from Charlotte Hornets",
    "Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard sent to Charlotte in trade",
    "Finney-Smith strengthens Hawks defense and perimeter shooting"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The trade brings a defensive boost and more versatile lineup to Atlanta while giving Charlotte sharpshooting and financial flexibility, signalling a shift in strategy for both teams.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}