Thunder trade Lu Dort to Hawks; former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher heads to Mavericks in 3-team deal

The NBA offseason landscape shifted today with a major three-team trade involving the Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta Hawks, and Dallas Mavericks. The deal centers on veteran forward Lu Dort heading to Atlanta while former first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher moves to Dallas. Oklahoma City receives three second-round picks in the transaction.

Lu Dort, a key defensive piece for the Thunder during their 2025 championship run, joins a Hawks squad looking to retool their roster. Dort brings experience and defensive consistency, having earned a spot on the 2025 All-Defensive First Team. Last season, he averaged 8.3 points and 3.6 rebounds while logging significant time for the Thunder.

Zaccharie Risacher looks for a fresh start with the Mavericks after two seasons in Atlanta. The 2024 top draft pick showed promise as a rookie with All-Rookie First Team honors but experienced a decline in production during his sophomore year. He joins a Dallas core anchored by Cooper Flagg, providing the team with new options on the wing as they look toward the upcoming season.

Oklahoma City continues its aggressive asset management strategy. By exercising Dort's player option before the trade, the Thunder created a 17 million dollar trade exception and shed significant payroll. The front office has now accumulated seven second-round picks this offseason. Ryan Nembhard also moves to the Hawks as part of the package. These moves provide the Thunder with future flexibility while allowing all three teams to address specific roster requirements before training camp begins.