The NBA approves a three-team trade in which Oklahoma City sends wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks. Dort is a long-time Thunder player, and multiple outlets report he leaves after seven seasons. The deal also moves former No. 1 draft pick Zaccharie Risacher from Atlanta to the Dallas Mavericks.
According to the reports, Atlanta and Dallas exchange players as part of the same transaction: Atlanta sends Risacher to Dallas, and Dallas sends Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta. Oklahoma City is set to receive draft assets in return, specifically three heavily protected second-round picks.
Several outlets describe the trade as helping Oklahoma City manage roster and salary constraints, including the need to get under the league’s second-apron threshold. The agreement receives league approval following an NBA sign-off, and the reporting indicates the arrangement is intended to balance team needs across the three franchises—Atlanta adding a defensive-focused wing, Dallas acquiring Risacher, and Oklahoma City adding future second-round draft capital.
