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In a three‑team deal among the Thunder, Hawks and Mavericks, Lu Dort moves to Atlanta, Zaccharie Risacher lands with Dallas, and Ryan Nembhard goes to Atlanta, while Oklahoma City collects three second‑round picks. The trade reduces OKC’s depth and nudges the team closer to luxury‑tax territory, highlighting a cost‑cutting strategy by management after last season’s title and amid cap pressures.
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three‑team deal that also involves the Dallas Mavericks; OKC will receive three second‑round picks from Atlanta, which also sends Dort and Ryan Nembhard to Dallas, while Dallas lands Atlanta forward Zaccharie Risacher. Thunder GM Sam Presti discusses the Dort trade and other offseason moves in an exclusive interview.
The Atlanta Hawks traded No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks in a three‑team deal that also sent Lu Dort from Oklahoma City to Atlanta and two future second‑round picks to OKC, with Dallas also adding guard Ryan Nembhard. Risacher, the 2024 No. 1 pick, averaged 12.6 points as a rookie and 9.6 points in his second season, marking a rare early exit for a top pick after just two seasons with Atlanta.
In a three-team trade reported by Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks ship Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks while receiving forward Luguentz Dort from Oklahoma City and guard Ryan Nembhard; the deal also sends two second-round picks to OKC, and follows Risacher’s modest 2025-26 season after winning the 2024 lottery, reshaping Atlanta’s roster with Dort’s defense and Nembhard’s backcourt versatility.
Three-team deal sends Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta Hawks, Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks, and Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta; OKC will receive Chicago’s 2027 second-round pick and two favorable 2031/2032 seconds and create a $17.7M trade exception to stay under the second tax apron, while Dort provides defensive versatility for Atlanta, Risacher adds upside for Dallas via their traded-player exception, and Nembhard supplies guard depth for Atlanta.
French forward Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, made his Summer League debut with 18 points, five rebounds, and two assists despite defensive pressure from the Wizards' Justin Champagnie. Risacher aims to improve his defense in upcoming games. Second-year player Mouhamed Gueye and Serbian guard Nikola Djurisic are also looking to prove their worth, while Vit Krejci's new contract includes $3.66 million in guaranteed money.
With the 2024 NBA Draft approaching, Zaccharie Risacher has overtaken Alex Sarr as the favorite for the No. 1 overall pick, thanks to a strong finish in the Pro A and extensive scouting by the Atlanta Hawks. The Grizzlies traded up for Donovan Clingan, while the Lakers added depth with Zach Edey.
The 2024 NBA Mock Draft is approaching with the Atlanta Hawks holding the uncertain No. 1 pick, likely to select French swingman Zaccharie Risacher. The draft features five hypothetical trades, including significant moves by the Charlotte Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies, and New York Knicks. The Washington Wizards are expected to pick Alex Sarr at No. 2, while other notable selections include Reed Sheppard to the Hornets and Donovan Clingan to the Grizzlies. The draft's complexity is heightened by the potential trades and the new NBA calendar year's impact on payrolls.
The upcoming NBA draft is expected to feature a strong French presence at the top, with Alexandre Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher potentially going 1-2, following Victor Wembanyama's footsteps. The draft lacks depth and predictability, with notable prospects like Bronny James, son of LeBron James, also in the mix.
The 2024 NBA Mock Draft sees Alexandre Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher emerging as top picks in a highly unpredictable draft. With significant movement expected within the first 10 picks of the second round, teams like Portland, San Antonio, and New York are unlikely to bring multiple rookies to camp. Several players, including Connecticut's Alex Karaban and Wake Forest's Hunter Sallis, withdrew from the draft to improve their standing. The draft order is now set, with Atlanta Hawks likely to pick Sarr, followed by Washington Wizards selecting Risacher.
The latest 2024 NBA Mock Draft sees French wing Zaccharie Risacher emerging as the frontrunner for the No. 1 pick, currently held by the Atlanta Hawks, after his strong performance in the French LNB Pro A playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers now have two draft picks and are likely to select Bronny James in the second round. The draft boards are taking shape with significant movement expected before the NBA Draft on June 26 and 27.
ESPN's latest 2024 NBA mock draft has Bronny James going 52nd overall to the Golden State Warriors, while Zaccharie Risacher is projected as the No. 1 pick to the Atlanta Hawks. James has improved his draft stock recently, with some mock drafts even placing him with the Los Angeles Lakers, led by his father, LeBron James. Risacher, a forward from France, is competing with Alex Sarr for the top draft spot. The NBA draft is scheduled for June 26 and 27 in Brooklyn, New York.
The 2024 NBA Draft Combine has significantly impacted mock draft projections, with Zaccharie Risacher emerging as a potential No. 1 overall pick, overtaking Alex Sarr. Donovan Clingan's shooting performance moved him to No. 3, while Stephon Castle's measurements and defensive skills pushed him into the top five. Rob Dillingham's stock fell due to concerns about his size and defense, and Devin Carter's athleticism and shotmaking boosted his position. Other notable risers include Zach Edey, Baylor Scheierman, and KJ Simpson, while Bronny James remains off the board for now.
The Athletic's 2024 NBA Mock Draft has been updated ahead of the NCAA Tournament, with Zaccharie Risacher still holding the top spot. The draft class is considered weak, with uncertainty surrounding the top picks. Players like Alex Sarr, Matas Buzelis, Reed Sheppard, and Nikola Topić are also highlighted as potential top picks. The mock draft takes into account NBA team needs and potential stay/go decisions for players.
In the latest NBA mock draft by analyst Kyle Boone, rising French star Zaccharie Risacher is projected to go No. 1, followed by Serbian star Nikola Topic at No. 2 and French star Alex Sarr at No. 3. Colorado's Cody Williams is the first college player taken, landing at No. 4. The mock draft is based on the analyst's rankings and does not consider team need and fit, with the order based on odds via SportsLine.