Three‑Team Swap Sends Dort to Hawks as OKC Trims Payroll
In a three‑team deal, the Thunder send Lu Dort to Atlanta and Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas, while acquiring three future second‑round picks to slash payroll and avoid the luxury‑tax second apron. Atlanta lands Dort and guard Ryan Nembhard, Dallas receives Risacher, and OKC picks up the Bulls’ 2027 second plus two Hawks seconds (2031, 2032) to maintain future flexibility. The moves are widely graded as favorable for OKC (A) and Atlanta (A), with Dallas getting a low‑cost upside bet (B). Dort’s lockdown perimeter defense and his expiring contract were central to Atlanta’s appeal, while OKC’s aim is long‑term asset preservation as it navigates the second apron.
