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Hawks Land Dort in 3-Team Blockbuster Trade!
19 Jul
Summary
- Hawks acquire Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard from OKC.
- Dallas Mavericks receive 2024 NBA Draft's No. 1 pick.
- Thunder gain three future second-round draft picks.
The Atlanta Hawks have bolstered their roster by acquiring defensive stalwart Lu Dort in a three-team trade. Reports indicate Dort joins the Hawks along with Ryan Nembhard from the Oklahoma City Thunder. This move pairs Dort with fellow defensive specialist Dyson Daniels, creating a potent wing defensive unit for Atlanta.
The trade also saw significant movement for other teams. The Dallas Mavericks have acquired Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, adding him to their developing roster. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have received three future second-round draft picks as compensation for Dort.
Dort, a former All-Defensive First Team selection, spent his first seven professional seasons with the Thunder after going undrafted in 2019. Last season, he averaged 8.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game. Nembhard emerged as a capable point guard for the Mavericks as a rookie, averaging 6.6 points and 5.3 assists, even setting a franchise rookie record for assists in a single game.
