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Thunder trade Lu Dort to Hawks in three-team deal with Mavericks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:12 AM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Thunder trade Lu Dort to Hawks in three-team deal with Mavericks

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder sent Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks on July 19 as part of a three-team trade involving the Dallas Mavericks. The Thunder acquired three future second-round picks (2027, 2031, 2032) in the deal, while the Hawks traded Zaccharie Risacher to the Mavericks. NBA insider Kevin O’Connor speculated that the trade reflects both financial strategy and performance concerns, citing Dort's offensive struggles in the recent playoffs. This offseason, the Thunder have aimed to restructure their roster while shedding salary, creating a $17 million trade exception.

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•Lu Dort traded to Hawks in a three-team deal on July 19.
•Oklahoma City received three future second-round picks from the trade.
•Dort's offensive limitations were highlighted after a poor playoff performance.
•The Thunder's offseason moves aim to shed salary and build for the future.
•OKC has created a $17 million trade exception with this transaction.

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3:12 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Borderline Unplayable’ — NBA Insider Speculates the Truth Behind the Thunder’s Surprise Lu Dort Trade

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The wild NBA offseason continued on Sunday, as Oklahoma City sent Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that also included the Dallas Mavericks. The Thunder received three future second-round picks (2027, 2031, 2032), while the Hawks sent former NBA No.
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