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Hornets Acquire Dorian Finney-Smith and Draft Picks from Rockets

The Charlotte Hornets have acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round draft picks from the Houston Rockets. This trade occurred one year after the Rockets acquired Finney-Smith and overpaid him to ensure his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Hornets Acquire Dorian Finney-Smith and Draft Picks from Rockets

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What Happened

The Charlotte Hornets have acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round draft picks from the Houston Rockets. The Rockets traded the veteran forward to the Hornets.

This transaction comes one year after the Houston Rockets acquired Finney-Smith. At that time, the Rockets reportedly overpaid him to facilitate his exit from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    The Charlotte Hornets acquired Dorian Finney-Smith.

  2. 2

    The Charlotte Hornets acquired three second-round draft picks.

  3. 3

    The Houston Rockets traded Dorian Finney-Smith.

  4. 4

    The Houston Rockets traded three second-round draft picks.

  5. 5

    The trade occurred one year after the Rockets acquired Finney-Smith from the Lakers.

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seattlepiSeattle PI
Reports on the acquisition of Dorian Finney-Smith and draft picks by the Hornets from the Rockets, citing an AP source.
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yahoo-sportsYahoo Sports
Highlights the trade of Dorian Finney-Smith by the Rockets to the Hornets, noting the Rockets' previous actions regarding the player.
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Seattle PISeattle PI
Hornets acquire Dorian Finney-Smith, more draft picks from Rockets, AP source says - Seattlepi.com
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Rockets trade veteran forward to Hornets one year after overpaying him to ensure he left the Lakers

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Hornets acquire Dorian Finney-Smith, more draft picks from Rockets, AP source says - Seattlepi.com
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Rockets trade veteran forward to Hornets one year after overpaying him to ensure he left the Lakers

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