Jackson Caudell

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Jackson Caudell has been a publisher at the On SI network for four years and has extensive knowledge covering college athletics and the NBA. Jackson is also the co-host of the Bleav in Georgia Tech podcast, and he loves to bring thoughtful analysis and comprehensive coverage to everything that he does. Find him on X @jacksoncaudell

Apr 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) reacts after a basket against the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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You might not know it, but the Atlanta Hawks have positioned themselves well for when the next star player becomes available. Over the course of this offseason

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) celebrates after a play against the Indiana Pacers during the second half during game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The Atlanta Hawks made a big move on Sunday, acquiring Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard in a three-team deal that also involved the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dalla

Mar 27, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) talks with an official during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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The LeBron James sweepstakes is taking up all of the oxygen in the NBA offseason right now, but for the Atlanta Hawks, the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes hold mor

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The NBA has entered the quiet part of its offseason (until LeBron James finally makes a decision), but the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Dallas Mave

Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reacts to the official after a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

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The Atlanta Hawks have been in a roster crunch over the past couple of weeks, and that did not change with the big trade for Thunder forward Luguentz Dort. The

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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After a bit of a quiet period, the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Dallas Mavericks made a three-team trade that sent one of the best perimeter defend

Feb 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort warms up before the start of a game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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I wrote an updated starting lineup projection for the Atlanta Hawks after Summer League had concluded, and that projection barely lasted an hour. Soon after th

Mar 19, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) speaks at a press conference ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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The Atlanta Hawks Summer League is over. Atlanta played more basketball than a lot of teams that were participating in Summer League, due to playing in Salt La

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Yesterday, the Atlanta Hawks traded for All-Defensive wing Lu Dort in a three-team deal that involved the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks. The Hawks

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Atlanta Hawks made arguably their biggest move of the summer yesterday when they acquired Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Ryan Nembhard fro

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) stands during Los Angeles Lakers free throw baskets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The NBA had been silent for a couple of weeks, but the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Dallas Mavericks disrupted that today with a pretty big three-t

May 26, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks have completed a three-team trade that gives the all-defensive forward Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma Cit

Jackson Caudell

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Three Atlanta Hawks Storylines to Follow As The NBA Offseason Winds Down

Analyzing the Hawks' Stronger Competition In The East After Final Free Agency Domino Falls

Will The Cavs Now Pivot To A Jonathan Kuminga Sign-And-Trade With Atlanta After LeBron James' Decision?

How Will Lu Dort fit in Atlanta? Player Breakdown and Scheme Fit

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The Atlanta Hawks Have Positioned Themselves To Be A Contender For the Next Star Player Available

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Early Signs Point to Atlanta Keeping Lu Dort Long-Term, But There Is A Big Risk Involved

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New Team Enters Jonathan Kuminga Sweepstakes, But Hawks Return Remains Possible

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Hawks Get Updated Win Total Projection For Next Season Following Lu Dort Trade

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Predicting the Atlanta Hawks Next Move After Trading for Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard

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Winners and Losers From The Atlanta Hawks Trade For Luguentz Dort

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Revised Atlanta Hawks Starting Lineup and Rotation Projection After Lu Dort Trade

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Final Atlanta Hawks Summer League Grades and Evaluations

What does the Hawks' Acquisition of Lu Dort Mean for their pursuit of Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga?

Even after trading for Lu Dort, the Hawks are far from finished this offseason

Updated Salary Cap/Roster Outlook For The Atlanta Hawks After Lu Dort Trade

Hawks Acquire Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard In Three-Team Trade With OKC and Dallas