Hawks Trade Top Pick for Defense | NBA News

The Hawks just pulled off a bold NBA offseason move, trading their 2022 No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas in a three-team deal that brought in Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard — a gamble to upgrade their roster now rather than wait for Risacher’s potential. With Dort’s elite defense and Nembhard’s playmaking, Atlanta’s defense just got a major boost, while OKC shed salary to get under the cap. Risacher, who showed flashes early but stalled last season, joins a growing list of top picks traded before their prime — a risky move for a team chasing contention. 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/211860467680ab2f