Atlanta Hawks acquire Luguentz Dort in trade for Zaccharie Risacher
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:39 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks traded Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of a three-team deal. Risacher, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft, struggled to meet expectations during his brief tenure in Atlanta, which included limited postseason minutes. Dort, a seasoned defender and recent NBA champion, is expected to bolster the Hawks' perimeter defense. Rookie Ryan Nembhard also joins Atlanta as part of the trade, adding depth to their backcourt. The Hawks' strategy appears to shift towards immediate competitiveness rather than long-term rebuilding.
- •Hawks trade Risacher and multiple picks to Mavericks for Dort.
- •Dort brings championship experience after winning with the Thunder.
- •Risacher averaged limited postseason minutes and struggled offensively.
- •Ryan Nembhard, a rookie guard, joins Atlanta in the deal.
- •Hawks aim to strengthen their defense and immediate competitiveness.
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Chose Dort Over Risacher, and It Makes Sense
"Earlier this week, the Atlanta Hawks made one of the NBA’s most surprising moves of the offseason. The Zaccharie Risacher era ended just two years after Atlanta selected him No. 1 overall. In return, the Hawks acquired Luguentz Dort from Oklahoma City. The three-team deal also brought rookie guard Ryan Nembhard to the Hawks, and […] The post Atlanta Chose Dort Over Risacher, and It Makes Sense appeared first on The Lead.
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