While the Hawks improved in the short term by trading Zaccharie Risacher and second-round draft capital for Luguentz Dort and Ryan Nembhard, it’s still a disappointing ending to the 21-year-old’s tenure in Atlanta, writes John Hollinger of The Athletic. Risacher was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft, but he was selected by previous general manager Landry Fields, Hollinger notes. It’s unclear if he’ll fulfill his potential in a crowded forward rotation in Dallas, Hollinger adds. Here’s more from around the Eastern Conference: