Hawks Trade for Dort, Now What | Atlanta Hawks News

The Atlanta Hawks just pulled off a major trade, acquiring Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard from the Thunder and Mavericks, respectively, while sending Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas. Dort’s elite perimeter defense and three-point shooting could be a game-changer for Atlanta’s defense, especially with Daniels and Alexander-Walker. But now the Hawks face a tough decision: should they still pursue Jonathan Kuminga or Peyton Watson? Both moves are complicated — Watson would likely require a sign-and-trade involving multiple teams, and Kuminga would demand trading away at least three players to meet roster limits. While both players are talented, the Hawks may be better off evaluating their current roster, potentially moving a few players to create cap space or flexibility, and waiting for the right opportunity — because chasing either Kuminga or Watson might not be the smartest move right now. 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/1cc9d3f4168b8d2e