Hawks Smart Trade Wins Future | Atlanta Hawks News

The Atlanta Hawks just pulled off a masterstroke trade, landing Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard while sending Zaccharie Risacher and three second-round picks to the Thunder. Dort, a proven NBA champ and elite defender, brings instant impact—even if he starts on the bench. What makes this deal even smarter? The Hawks avoided giving up a first-round pick, something teams like the Lakers, Nets, Raptors, and Heat were reportedly circling. President of basketball operations Onsi Saleh once again proved his genius in negotiations, turning salary relief into a top-tier defensive asset. With Risacher also headed to Dallas, this is a strategic, future-focused move that boosts the Hawks’ present without sacrificing long-term flexibility. Saleh’s fingerprints are all over this win—and the Hawks are clearly building something special. 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/1ab040623b7eb8c9