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Nets Missed Out on Lu Dort Trade Target
23 Jul
Summary
- Brooklyn Nets showed interest in trading for Lu Dort.
- Lu Dort was recently traded to the Atlanta Hawks.
- Nets improving roster after a 20-62 season.
The Brooklyn Nets had sought to strengthen their team during the 2026 NBA offseason, particularly after concluding the 2025-26 season with a 20-62 record. Among their pursuits was acquiring guard Lu Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Reports indicate that the Nets, along with other teams like the Lakers, Raptors, and Heat, had expressed trade interest in Dort. However, he was ultimately traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a multi-team transaction involving the Dallas Mavericks. Dort averaged 8.3 points per game during the 2025-26 season.
This trade exception and acquisition of draft picks by the Thunder signifies a shift for the team. Meanwhile, the Nets have been active, re-signing players and acquiring Julius Randle and Keon Ellis, but missed out on securing Dort, who is now set to join the Hawks.
