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Thunder Trade Wiggins for Future Picks
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 86
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Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder just pulled off a savvy move, sending Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks for two second-round picks—just days before the 2026 NBA Draft. With big contracts for Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams looming, OKC needed to shed salary, and Wiggins’ three-year deal was the perfect target. Though he was a key two-way contributor during their championship run and had a breakout 2024-25 season averaging 12 points, his diminished playoff role likely sealed the deal. The Hawks, meanwhile, gain a versatile, ready-to-play piece to bolster their rising roster—smart business for both teams. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa94bdf9142938d8