The Trade That Thinks It's a Steal: Hawks' Acquisition of Luguentz Dort The Atlanta Hawks have made a significant move in the NBA's offseason, acquiring All Defensive wing Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
On paper, it appears to be a coup for the Hawks, who have bolstered their defensive arsenal with the addition of a proven stopper. However, the trade reveals more about the Hawks' desperation than their savvy.
The Thunder's decision to retain Dort's $17. 7 million team option was puzzling, especially considering they chose to shed salary elsewhere. Now, it seems, we have our answer: the Hawks are trying to get younger.