Dorian Finney-Smith’s make-or-break talent will dictate his future with Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith in a trade involving Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard, and cash. Finney-Smith joins Atlanta's defensive core, though his long-term future and potential contract extension with the team largely depend on revitalizing his three-point shooting.

Finney-Smith experienced a significant slump last season with the Houston Rockets, where he made only 27% of his 2.7 three-point attempts per game. In addition to his shooting struggles, he averaged a career-low 17 minutes per game despite maintaining a 36% three-point mark across his career.