Hornets: Waived G DJ Armstrong and C Tre Carroll. Acquired Gs Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations from Atlanta in exchange for F Dori…

The Charlotte Hornets have cleared roster space by waiving guard DJ Armstrong and center Tre Carroll, while bringing in two guards, Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard, plus cash considerations from the Atlanta Hawks. In return, the Hornets sent forward Dorian Finney‑Smith to Atlanta. The move follows a season in which Charlotte sits at 44–38, ranked ninth in the Eastern Conference and ninth in the league’s power rankings, with a net rating of +4.8 and a recent six‑win, four‑loss stretch over their last ten games.

Buddy Hield, a veteran shooter, has contributed 8.0 points per game on 43.3% shooting, along with 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 44 appearances this season. Adding Hield’s perimeter scoring and Nembhard’s guard play gives the Hornets additional depth on the wing as they aim to maintain their position near the top of the East and improve on their current one‑game winning streak.