SHAMS: OKC/DAL/ATL. Dort/Nembhard to Atlanta, Risacher to Dallas

Post #1 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:11 pm

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gswhoops · Post #2 » by **gswhoops** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:11 pm

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LightTheBeam · Post #3 » by **LightTheBeam** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:13 pm

If im not mistaken thats okc completely out of the tax right?

They followed exactly as expected.
Move on from joe, dort, wiggins, discount for hartenstein.

davidv2001 · Post #4 » by **davidv2001** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:17 pm

Nice low-cost gamble for Dallas on Risacher. I assume Dort starts in Atlanta for his defense with either McCollum or Alexander-Walker becoming their sixth man.

LightTheBeam · Post #5 » by **LightTheBeam** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:18 pm

Also this is going to be followed by a PJ trade right?

Dallas does not have a home for all these forwards.

Post #6 » by **Mavrelous** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:20 pm

Dort last year was the worst he's ever looked in the league, he wasn't positive value on that contract, Hawks had no reason to take him on, let alone pay for it.
Love the gamble for Dallas.
OK traded away 60 MPG of their rotation, McCain should cover for 20, JDub back also should cover for 30, but they are much thinner now.

winforlose · Post #7 » by **winforlose** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:21 pm

Are we really gonna see NAW, Dort, and Dyson at the same time? That is a defensive juggernaut. Though Dort won’t get away with nearly as much away from OKC and the special whistle.

Post #8 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:21 pm

LightTheBeam wrote:If im not mistaken thats okc completely out of the tax right?

They followed exactly as expected.
Move on from joe, dort, wiggins, discount for hartenstein.

In the tax. Out of the second apron.

Phobo_Phile · Post #9 » by **Phobo_Phile** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:23 pm

Good business for the Hawks. Dort, Daniels, and NAW is one helluva threesome to pair.

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psman2 · Post #10 » by **psman2** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:25 pm

Seems like a miss for the Hawks, great for Dallas and OKC. Don’t see Daniels and Dort sharing the court a lot.

Dr Positivity · Post #11 » by **Dr Positivity** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:25 pm

Atl has a great modern build, defensive wings, center can shoot 3s, they are a JJ blow up away from being a serious player

Post #12 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:28 pm

Thunder end up with about 5m or so in 2nd apron room.

Pretty much the exact playbook folks expected OKC to run. Moved on from Wiggins, Joe, and Dort for a pile of 2nds.

I expect a Cason extension now that the starting spot is cleared for him.

Thank the lord we didn’t keep Dort just because he’s bff with Shai. The aprons don’t allow for buddy contracts.

One open roster spot.

LightTheBeam · Post #13 » by **LightTheBeam** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:29 pm

Andre Roberstan wrote:
LightTheBeam wrote:If im not mistaken thats okc completely out of the tax right?

They followed exactly as expected.
Move on from joe, dort, wiggins, discount for hartenstein.

In the tax. Out of the second apron.

I missed them resigning Kenrich. But think they still woulda been a few million (without him) over the tax.

My math was quick, but I think Jaylin would be really close to getting them there if they cared.

With Hartenstein, Mara, Sorber, maybe he is next?

Post #14 » by **dms269** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:30 pm

Onsi is not the savant people want him to be. He has made multiple mad moves this offseason and this one takes the cake. Atlanta now has like 6 rotational guards and only 2 places to play them. Gonna see a lot of small ball lineups due to the lack of height this team has.

gswhoops · Post #15 » by **gswhoops** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:35 pm

dms269 wrote:Onsi is not the savant people want him to be. He has made multiple mad moves this offseason and this one takes the cake. Atlanta now has like 6 rotational guards and only 2 places to play them. Gonna see a lot of small ball lineups due to the lack of height this team has.

I can see each team’s logic but it’s still a little crazy that ATL is acquiring another guard and Dallas another forward

Post #16 » by **Texas Chuck** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:48 pm

I posted so many deals. I manifested this one.

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LightTheBeam · Post #17 » by **LightTheBeam** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:55 pm

gswhoops wrote:
dms269 wrote:Onsi is not the savant people want him to be. He has made multiple mad moves this offseason and this one takes the cake. Atlanta now has like 6 rotational guards and only 2 places to play them. Gonna see a lot of small ball lineups due to the lack of height this team has.

I can see each team’s logic but it’s still a little crazy that ATL is acquiring another guard and Dallas another forward

Never seen a better example of looking at heights gone wrong. Dort might be 6 inches shorter than Risacher, but he plays way bigger lol.

Jojothewhale · Post #18 » by **Jojothewhale** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:56 pm

I don’t really like this for amyone except OKC, but I do see the logic involved.

For Dallas in particular, you could argue wings are sometimes just bad until they’re 24ish and you wouldn’t be wrong. But Risacher also flat out can’t play so far. I wouldn’t want to bet on him. That could be my draft priors talking.

jayjaysee · Post #19 » by **jayjaysee** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 5:43 pm

Honestly love this dice roll for Dallas. The roster is a mess, but this is an upside play and worth it even if Risacher does bust. Team needs to take chances.

OKC did what everyone expected and got a bit more all around than we expected, no surprises.

I like it more for Atlanta than a few comments here. Dort should be a great fit with their group. Cheap enough even if they extend him to keep nice flexibility for next summer.

Prospect Dong · Post #20 » by **Prospect Dong** » Sun Jul 19, 2026 5:44 pm

This is a nasty write-down on Risacher. Like, does someone lose their job over this? It was a bad draft, sure, but the swing in team projection for missing on the #1 like this is just huge. It wasn't even like they swung for the fences and ended up with a high ceiling guy who turned out to have a low floor.

This was about where I'd pegged his value after he failed to show out in the playoffs - you maybe give a little something to try him out, but you're not paying for the privilege of giving a borderline rotation player the MLE.