Hornets acquire Dorian Finney-Smith from Rockets

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to acquire veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith from the Houston Rockets in exchange for three second-round picks, according to ESPN.

The deal gives Charlotte another experienced wing while adding to its growing collection of draft assets.

Following the trade, the Hornets now own 20 second-round picks over the next seven years, giving them the second-most tradable draft picks in the NBA.

For Houston, the move creates additional roster flexibility after adding Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic earlier in the offseason.

The Rockets also generate a $13 million trade exception that could be used in future transactions.

Charlotte acquires additional draft capital — it has 20 second-rounders over the next 7 years and now the second-most tradeable picks in the NBA. The Rockets open roster flexibility after acquisitions of Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic, plus create a $13 million trade… https://t.co/gXbZ26Lg5W

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