Thunder To Trade Aaron Wiggins To Hawks For Draft Compensation

Key Points:

• The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded shooting guard Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for two second-round draft picks, including the Hawks' 2030 pick and a 2032 pick from either the Hawks or Lakers.
• Wiggins, a 27-year-old guard and 55th overall pick in 2021, averaged a career-high 12.0 points and 3.9 rebounds during the Thunder's 2024/25 championship season but saw reduced playing time in 2025/26.
• He is entering the third year of a five-year, $45 million contract with a descending salary structure, making $9 million next season and $8.2 million in 2027/28, with a team option in 2028/29.
• The Hawks plan to use an $11 million trade exception from a previous deal to absorb Wiggins' salary, likely finalizing the trade after July 6, and intend to integrate him into their wing/guard rotation for added bench scoring.
• Oklahoma City’s move addresses roster congestion and rising payroll concerns, aiming to clear space without taking on additional salary.