Lu Dort excited for new start with Atlanta Hawks after Thunder trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:31 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Lu Dort is looking forward to joining the Atlanta Hawks after being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal, finalized on July 22, sees Dort move in a three-team trade that brings the Thunder three future second-round picks. Although Dort expressed a desire to stay with the Thunder, the financial implications of the move prompted Oklahoma City to part ways with him. On social media, Dort showed his enthusiasm for the Hawks, signaling a fresh chapter in his career. The Hawks have restructured their roster, aiming for a reboot under new leadership.
- •Dort played seven seasons for the Thunder before the trade.
- •He was part of the Thunder team that won the NBA championship in 2025.
- •The deal provided the Thunder with three future second-round picks.
- •Dort expressed excitement on social media after joining the Hawks.
- •Atlanta is pivoting to new leadership after recent playoff changes.
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — It looks like Lu Dort is excited for fresh NBA start on Hawks
"It looks like Lu Dort is excited for fresh NBA start on Atlanta Hawks.
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