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Dort going from Thunder to Hawks, Risacher going to Mavericks in 3-team trade
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press , ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Oklahoma City traded starting forward and defensive standout Lu Dort to Atlanta as part of a three-team deal that also had the Hawks sending former No. 1 draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas. Atlanta also will receive Ryan Nembhard from Dallas and the Thunder will be getting three heavily prot...
Key takeaway 1 draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas.
Why this matters in The McAllen
The recent three-team trade involving the Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta Hawks, and Dallas Mavericks may seem like a distant development to McAllen residents, but it has implications for local basketball fans. With the Rio Grande Valley being a hotbed for basketball talent, many in the community follow the careers of players who have come through the region's high schools and colleges. While none of the players involved in the trade have direct ties to the McAllen area, the trade's impact on the Western Conference could affect the fortunes of the nearby San Antonio Spurs, a team with a significant following in the Valley. As the NBA season approaches, McAllen basketball enthusiasts will be watching to see how this trade and others like it shape the league's balance of power and potentially influence the Spurs' chances of success.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Oklahoma City traded starting forward and defensive standout Lu Dort to Atlanta as part of a three-team deal that also had the Hawks sending former No. 1 draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas. Atlanta also will receive Ryan Nembhard from Dallas and the Thunder will be getting three heavily prot...
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