Dorian Finney-Smith News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Sits out opener Finney-Smith (coach's decision) did not play in Atlanta's 132-125 win over Orlando on Wednesday.

Impact The veteran forward was left out of the Hawks' rotation in their first regular-season contest. He'll need to carve out a consistent role before becoming a reliable fantasy contributor.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Finney-Smith (rest) will play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Finney-Smith rested Saturday but will be back in action Monday and should play a major role with most of Atlanta's regulars sidelined. The veteran forward has been a solid defender and floor spacer in his career, but he struggled mightily, mostly due to injuries, during his brief tenure with the Rockets. In Atlanta, Finney-Smith will compete for a reserve role, limiting his fantasy appeal.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Finney-Smith (rest) is out for Saturday's exhibition against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact The 33-year-old veteran won't suit up for Saturday's exhibition, but he should be back in action for Monday's preseason game against the Thunder. Finney-Smith will provide some emergency depth at the forward spots for the Hawks, but he's not expected to have a significant role in the rotation while the team is at full strength.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Finney-Smith's veteran presence differs from Buddy Hield's in fascinating way While Buddy Hield provides an invaluable locker room presence, Dorian Finney-Smith is set to bring that, and more, to Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 25 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Hawks' Dorian Finney-Smith acquisition presents major rotation question Atlanta has plenty of reasons to play their newest addition nightly, but should they prioritize him over development of their young guys?

SEPTEMBER 24 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Dorian Finney-Smith's make-or-break talent will dictate his future with Hawks Dorian Finney-Smith's trade to the Hawks secures his future with Atlanta - if he can return his three-point shooting to his career average.

SEPTEMBER 24 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Updated Atlanta Hawks Depth Chart, Projected Rotation After Trade For Dorian Finney-Smith With training camp right around the corner, the Atlanta Hawks waited until the last minute to solve their roster crunch and have things set...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Report: Hornets send Dorian Finney-Smith to Hawks for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard The Hornets had acquired Finney-Smith and 3 second-round draft picks from the Houston Rockets earlier this offseason.

SEPTEMBER 22 • NBA.COM

Hornets send Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash

The Atlanta Hawks have traded guards Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

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 Fi...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Hawks trading for Dorian Finney-Smith robs Lakers of the reunion they needed The Los Angeles Lakers will have to look elsewhere after a reunion with Dorian Finney-Smith was officially ruled out.

SEPTEMBER 22 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Hawks finally answer biggest offseason question with Dorian Finney-Smith trade The waiting game is over. The Atlanta Hawks are finally set at 15 rostered players after trading for Dorian Finney-Smith.

SEPTEMBER 22 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Traded to Atlanta The Hornets traded Finney-Smith to the Hawks on Tuesday in exchange for Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Finney-Smith has now been traded twice this offseason after the Rockets shipped him to the Hornets in a salary dump move. The veteran forward has been a solid defender and floor spacer in his career, but he struggled mightily, mostly due to injuries, during his brief tenure with the Rockets. In Atlanta, Finney-Smith will compete for a reserve role, limiting his fantasy appeal.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks' limited cap flexibility shouldn't prevent rumored Dorian Finney-Smith trade Even though the Hawks don't have much room to work with, a trade for Charlotte's Dorian Finney-Smith is well within reach.

SEPTEMBER 21 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Lakers fully vindicated for letting Dorian Finney-Smith walk after latest trade The Los Angeles Lakers let Dorian Finney-Smith walk in free agency, but that was unquestionably the right move.

JULY 5 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Rockets' Dorian Finney-Smith trade disaster comes with one saving grace The Rockets’ “Dorian Finney-Smith era” has officially ended. After signing Finney-Smith to a four-year, $53 million contract last offseason,...

JULY 4 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Houston Rockets trade Dorian Finney-Smith to Charlotte Hornets The Houston Rockets are remaking their roster and seeking improved financial flexibility, which is why Dorian Finney-Smith will suit up with...

JULY 3 • SI.COM

Report: Rockets deal Dorian Finney-Smith to Hornets Charlotte adds a veteran 3-point shooting threat in a reported swap with Houston.

JULY 3 • NBA.COM

Traded to Charlotte The Rockets are trading Finney-Smith to the Hornets along with three second-round picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact This is a pure salary dump by the Rockets. Finney-Smith is coming off a down season, but he has a strong track record of being a plus defender and floor spacer. Presumably, the Hornets will be eyeing him as a potential rotation player off the bench.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers look genius for dumping Dorian Finney-Smith after latest Rockets rumors The Los Angeles Lakers took plenty of heat for letting Dorian Finney-Smith walk in free agency, but the latest rumors only further signal it...

JUNE 27 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Scoreless in eight minutes Finney-Smith registered zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across eight minutes during Friday's 98-78 loss to the Lakers in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Impact Finney-Smith was used sparingly during his first campaign with the Rockets, and injuries limited him to 37 regular-season appearances. He averaged just 3.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists, shooting 33.3 percent from the field in 16.8 minutes per contest.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Limited impact in win Finney-Smith provided two points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one block across 19 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 victory over the Lakers in Game 4 of the first round...

Impact Finney-Smith was one of three players for Houston's second unit to log 19 minutes. He has just two appearances to his name this series with averages of 1.0 points and 2.5 rebounds, and he's yet to hit a field goal.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers look better for letting Dorian Finney-Smith go as wing is a playoff non-factor The Los Angeles Lakers made the right move to let Dorian Finney-Smith go to the Rockets last summer.

APRIL 22 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Exits rotation Friday Finney-Smith (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Friday in the Rockets' 119-109 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Since completing his recovery from offseason left ankle surgery and making his Rockets debut Dec. 25, Finney-Smith has failed to rediscover his shooting touch. The 10th-year forward has converted at a lowly 31.7 percent rate from the field and 26.9 percent from three-point range over his 35 appearances, and his continued shooting struggles appear to have resulted in him falling out of the rotation. Head coach Ime Udoka turned to Tari Eason and Jae'Sean Tate to play reserve minutes at forward Friday while Finney-Smith and Josh Okogie were both phased out.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score Monday Finney-Smith recorded zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds across eight minutes during Monday's 132-124 loss to Chicago.

Impact Finney-Smith continues to offer very little in terms of tangible production, having scored no more than five points in 11 of his past 13 appearances. While he does provide Houston with a solid veteran presence, his ability to have an impact on the court is not what it once was. In 34 games this season, he has averaged just 3.1 points in 17.2 minutes.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

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Hornets send Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash