Hawks Build Tougher Defense This Offseason | Atlanta Hawks News

The Atlanta Hawks are turning up the heat this offseason, trading Zaccharie Risacher for Luguentz Dort to beef up their defense and match up better against elite wings. Dort’s toughness and ability to lock down big scorers could be the key to stopping teams like the Knicks who torched them in the playoffs. He’ll join a formidable defensive backcourt with Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Plus, they drafted Zuby Ejiofor—6’9”, 240 lbs—with a dominant summer league showing, ready to fill the backup power forward role and bring that same gritty, physical style. The Hawks aren’t just building to score; they’re building to dominate both ends of the court. 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/da4258b7eb3c3fd1