Hawks’ Defense Just Got a Major Upgrade | Atlanta Hawks News

The Atlanta Hawks just pulled off a defensive masterstroke by acquiring Lu Dort from OKC, sending Zaccharie Risacher and two second-round picks in return. This move bolsters their already-improved defense, easing the load on Nickeil Alexander-Walker—who had a breakout season but showed signs of fatigue, especially in the playoffs. With Dort’s versatile, elite perimeter defense, Alexander-Walker can finally rest a bit, while Dyson Daniels gets more ideal matchups. If Dort stays healthy, this duo could become the league’s most feared defensive pairing, setting Atlanta up for a serious leap next season. 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/c59cf572236400e4