Hawks Add Grit, But Can They Score? | Atlanta Hawks News

The Atlanta Hawks just pulled off a bold three-team trade, bringing in gritty defender Luguentz Dort and playmaking guard Ryan Nembhard — sending Zach Risacher along the way. Dort’s championship pedigree and physical defense could be the missing piece to make them a playoff nightmare, especially on the defensive end. But with their offense still inconsistent and spacing shaky, they’ll need major scoring upgrades from their young core to truly compete with elite teams. Meanwhile, the Thunder are wisely retooling, as Dort’s offensive role has faded with rising stars — a smart move as they evolve. The Hawks are building a tough, defensive-minded squad — but deep playoff runs? They’ll need offense to catch up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8302057bf6661b00