Atlanta Hawks Receive: G/F Luguentz Dort, 2023 First-Round Pick (via DEN)
Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: F Cam Reddish
This is a straightforward NBA trade scenario where each team would send out just one player. The Oklahoma City Thunder would land Cam Reddish in the deal as the focus.
For an Oklahoma City Thunder team that made the selection of Josh Giddey in the 2021 NBA Draft in addition to already having Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, moving Luguentz Dort for a wing makes sense.
Cam Reddish has a high ceiling and checks a lot of boxes in what a rebuilding team is looking for. There will be real limits to the offensive game that Dort brings to the table, even if he’s shown improvement. Capitalizing on his trade value could be a logical option.
The Hawks do not have to be as concerned about long-term ceilings when the goal is to win now. Adding Dort into the mix would bring a needed edge defensively in a conference that boasts the Brooklyn Nets.
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For a team that doesn’t need to worry about long-term salary cap obligations, Reddish makes a lot of sense since they will be able to match any offer he receives without hesitation when he eventually becomes a restricted free agent.
How does this trade impact both teams involved? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, beginning with the Hawks.
