Mavericks trade Ryan Nembhard to Hawks in three-team deal

Atlanta pairs Nembhard with Gonzaga alum Corey Kispert.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 201 min read

What happened: The Dallas Mavericks traded guard Ryan Nembhard to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team deal, according to ESPN. The Oklahoma City Thunder sent wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks, while forward Zaccharie Risacher moves from the Hawks to Dallas.

Why it matters: Nembhard joins a reshaped Atlanta backcourt alongside fellow Canadians Dort and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. The undrafted playmaker provides depth after setting an NBA rookie record with 23 assists against the Chicago Bulls in the regular-season finale.

By the numbers: Nembhard averaged 6.6 points, 5.3 assists, and 2.2 rebounds in 19.5 minutes across 60 appearances last season. He posted shooting splits of 41.5 percent from the field, 35.6 percent from three-point range, and 80.6 percent at the free-throw line.

What to watch: The Hawks will integrate their new additions into the rotation as the 2026-27 offseason progresses.

Sources

Yahoo NBA 2026-07-20T03:00:41.977973+00:00

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