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Wallace Soars as Hawks Trade Dort | Atlanta Hawks News
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Summary
The Atlanta Hawks just pulled off a savvy trade, sending Zaccharie Risacher and three second-round picks to land Luguentz Dort — but the real winner? Cason Wallace, who’s now locked into a starting role. Dort, once a top-tier defender and sharpshooter, had a rough season and may even come off the bench in Atlanta, where wings like Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker already fill key spots. Wallace, a top-10 pick in 2023 and extension candidate, gets the nod as the team’s new defensive anchor — and the Thunder, cashing in to avoid the luxury tax, just made room for future flexibility. Atlanta’s move could pay off big if Dort rebounds, but for now, Wallace is the clear beneficiary of this bold, strategic shift. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/247bf9b4d720d5a8