Luguentz Dort discusses transition to the Hawks after recent trade
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Luguentz Dort addressed his trade to the Hawks for the first time on September 1, 2026. The move pairs him with Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who was a high school teammate and long-time opponent. Dort confirmed he reached out to Alexander-Walker immediately upon learning of the deal to discuss the roster change. He credited his new teammate with providing guidance regarding the team's style of play during the transition period. Dort expressed enthusiasm about the trade and his reunion with a player he has known for much of his career.
- •Luguentz Dort confirmed his trade to the Hawks on September 1, 2026.
- •Dort and Nickeil Alexander-Walker were teammates in high school.
- •Alexander-Walker is assisting Dort with the team's transition and style of play.
- •Dort expressed approval regarding the move and his new roster assignment.
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Luguentz Dort Opens Up About Hawks Trade, Nickeil Alexander-Walker Reunion
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Lu Dort opens up about getting traded to Hawks: 'It's amazing'
- 11:52 AMYahoo Sports — Lu Dort breaks silence on OKC Thunder trade to Hawks and shouts out teammate who helped with move
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Lu Dort addresses trade to Hawks
"Lu Dort has recently discussed his trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks earlier this offseason. Dort was traded to the Hawks in a three-team deal involving the Dallas Mavericks, with the Thunder receiving three draft picks.
"Luguentz Dort discussed his trade to the Atlanta Hawks and explained why reuniting with longtime friend Nickeil Alexander-Walker made the move easier.
"Lu Dort opens up about getting traded to Atlanta Hawks: 'It's amazing.'
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 4:26 AMLuguentz Dort Opens Up About Hawks Trade, Nickeil Alexander-Walker Reunion
Luguentz Dort discussed his trade to the Atlanta Hawks and explained why reuniting with longtime friend Nickeil Alexander-Walker made the move easier.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 2:05 PMLu Dort opens up about getting traded to Hawks: 'It's amazing'
Lu Dort opens up about getting traded to Atlanta Hawks: 'It's amazing.'
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 11:52 AMLu Dort breaks silence on OKC Thunder trade to Hawks and shouts out teammate who helped with move
Lu Dort has recently discussed his trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks earlier this offseason. Dort was traded to the Hawks in a three-team deal involving the Dallas Mavericks, with the Thunder receiving three draft picks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 10:24 AMLu Dort addresses trade to Hawks
Lu Dort addresses trade to Hawks
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