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Thunder-Hawks-Mavericks trade and subsequent Thunder roster shifts following Dort trade
On Following the July 19, 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta Hawks, and Dallas Mavericks completed a three-team trade. The Thunder trade that sent All-Defensive wing Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta in exchange for guard Ryan Nembhard and three heavily protected second-round picks. This move allowed Hawks, the Oklahoma City to shed Thunder are managing significant salary, generating a $17-$17.5 million player exception and keeping the franchise roughly $240 million below the luxury-tax threshold. In Atlanta, Dort joins Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to bolster perimeter defense. Dallas acquired former first-overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, who joins Kyrie Irving and rookie Cooper Flagg roster transitions to create a core featuring three former first-overall picks. Following the trade, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father, Vaughn Gilgeous-Alexander, dismissed rumors of his son’s departure, stating SGA is “in the perfect place.” maintain long-term sustainability under new CBA restrictions. To address the defensive void left by Dort, the Thunder are evaluating Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell for larger roles, while roles. While Wallace is viewed as a natural defensive replacement, Mitchell is being considered for his offensive creation. Additionally, Jared McCain and Bennett Stirtz look are working to provide the perimeter shooting. By July 24, shooting previously offered by Isaiah Joe, while rookie Otega Oweh is being monitored as a potential two-way player. To manage financial constraints and avoid the Miami Heat entered talks with veteran DeMar DeRozan, though officials weighed second apron, the $8 million mid-level exception cost against Thunder have also moved Aaron Wiggins alongside Dort and Joe. The team is leaning on a potential pursuit of Klay Thompson. deep center rotation featuring Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Jaylin Williams, while looking to young prospects like Aday Mara and Thomas Sorber for affordable depth. As the 2026/27 season approaches, the Thunder are focusing Oklahoma City continues to rely on long-term sustainability, utilizing an its extensive collection of draft picks—including assets assets—including picks from the Spurs and Nuggets—to navigate its championship window management under new CBA restrictions. window. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have bolstered their own roster by adding veteran Tobias Harris to support Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell.