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NBA·TRADE·July 20, 2026 09:03 AM ET

Atlanta acquires Lu Dort, Ryan Nembhard in three-team deal

Thunder save $224M in total payroll and tax costs

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 201 min read
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What happened: The Atlanta Hawks acquired perimeter defender Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard in a three-team offseason trade. The Dallas Mavericks received former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, while the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired three future second-round draft picks.

Why it matters: The transaction clears long-term luxury tax obligations for Oklahoma City. Atlanta bolsters its perimeter defense with Dort, while Dallas integrates Risacher into its rotation.

By the numbers: Dort carries a $17.7 million cap hit for the upcoming 2026-27 season before entering unrestricted free agency in the summer of 2027.

What to watch: Atlanta evaluates its updated perimeter rotation ahead of the 2026-27 training camp.

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