Atlanta Hawks trade former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas Mavericks
The Atlanta Hawks have sent 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks after two seasons and 142 games, receiving Lu Dort and future assets in return.
Atlanta has dealt former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks, ending his two-year tenure with the Hawks after 142 career games. The trade also sends guard Ryan Nembhard to Dallas, while Atlanta receives forward Lu Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Thunder acquire two second-round picks.
Risacher, a 6-foot-8 wing drafted in 2024, posted averages of 12.6 points per game in his rookie season and 9.6 points in his sophomore year. He was not sidelined by injury; the Hawks opted to move on after evaluating his performance.
The transaction places Risacher among a small group of recent top picks who were traded early in their careers, a rarity compared with typical draft-night deals.
"We believe this move aligns with our long-term strategy and provides the team with additional depth," a Hawks spokesperson said.
The trade will be finalized once the league completes its review of related salary-cap matters.