Charlotte Hornets Acquire Buddy Hield in Trade with Atlanta Hawks
The Charlotte Hornets have completed a trade with the Atlanta Hawks to acquire player Buddy Hield.
Charlotte, NC, September 22, 2026 — The Charlotte Hornets have finalized a trade agreement with the Atlanta Hawks, bringing player Buddy Hield into the Hornets’ roster. The terms of the trade, including the specific assets exchanged between the two franchises, were not immediately disclosed.
Buddy Hield, a well-established guard in the National Basketball Association, now joins the Charlotte Hornets following this transaction. Hield has previously played for the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers before being involved in this latest move with the Hawks, which has now led to his acquisition by Charlotte.
The specific details regarding what players or draft picks the Charlotte Hornets may have sent to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Hield were not provided. Likewise, information concerning Buddy Hield’s current contract status with the Hornets, or his projected role within the team’s lineup, was not made available at the time of this report.
This trade marks a significant roster adjustment for the Charlotte Hornets as they continue their season. The Atlanta Hawks, conversely, will be looking to reconfigure their team following the departure of Hield. Further details regarding the trade are expected to be released as they become available.
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