Hawks Build Smart, Not Big | NBA News

The Atlanta Hawks just pulled off a slick three-team trade, landing Luguentz Dort and Ryan Nembhard while sending out second-round picks and Zaccharie Risacher. It’s a quiet, strategic move that shows they’re building flexibility—not fireworks—by targeting expiring contracts and future cap space. With two players over the roster limit, they’ll need to trim to 15 before the season, but stars like Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu are safe. Others, including CJ McCollum and Dort, could be moved if the right opportunity arises. Meanwhile, players like Corey Kispert and Buddy Hield might be harder to trade without draft assets, while injured Mouhamed Gueye and unguaranteed Nembhard could be waived. This is just the latest in a busy offseason as Atlanta quietly crafts a roster built for adaptability and long-term growth. 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/a5554a7eef247925