Dort (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Dort is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive game due to illness. If the 26-year-old swingman is ultimately ruled out, Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins are candidates for increased minutes. Over six regular-season appearances, Dort has averaged 7.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 34.7 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Ruled out Sunday
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Dort (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Dort will miss Sunday's game due to an illness, marking his first absence of the season. The gritty wing has struggled offensively to start the year, averaging 7.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals on 30.0 percent shooting across six starts. With the Arizona State product sidelined, Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe are candidates to join the starting lineup.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Solid line in win
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Dort produced 13 points (4-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 107-101 victory over the Kings.
Dort didn't have much luck from beyond the arc, but he saw a massive workload once again and put together a solid game on both ends of the court. Dort's fantasy appeal isn't the greatest due to the amount of offensive firepower on Oklahoma City -- through five regular-season contests, Dort is averaging 7.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 36.5 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Will play vs. Indiana
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Dort (ankle) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Pacers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Dort has been dealing with an ankle issue, which threatened to sideline him for the second game of the regular season. Even though he played 45 minutes in the season opener, he'll be good to go.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Questionable for Thursday
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Dort is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pacers due to a left ankle sprain.
Dort must have tweaked his ankle during Oklahoma City's season opener, and now he's in jeopardy of missing Thursday's game. We'll have a better idea of his status based on his activity level at Thursday's shootaround, but if he is forced to the sidelines, that would open up minutes for Aaron Wiggins and Ajay Mitchell.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Logs 45 minutes in double-overtime
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Dort chipped in six points (2-12 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 45 minutes during Tuesday's 125-124 double-overtime victory over the Rockets.
Dort finished second on the team in minutes played in this double-overtime thriller. His usage rate was solid, and he hoisted up 12 shots from the field, but he couldn't get many to fall. There won't be a ton of shots available when the Thunder add Jalen Williams (wrist) and Isaiah Joe (knee) back to the mix, making Dort a low-end fantasy asset despite his consistent workloads.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Will play Tuesday
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Dort (rest) will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dort will be back in the first five Tuesday after missing Saturday's preseason matchup against the Pacers for rest purposes. He joins Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein in the starting lineup.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Won't play vs. Indiana
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Dort (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers.
Dort is one of many notable players on his squad that will not play Saturday due to rest purposes. The defending NBA champions have only 10 active players available against Indiana.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Will play vs. Charlotte
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Dort (rest) has been cleared to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Dort will make his preseason debut after missing the first two matchups against the Hornets and Mavericks. The defensive-minded guard missed the first two preseason games for rest purposes.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Won't play Monday
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Dort (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's exhibition versus the Mavericks, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
Dort will wind up skipping the Thunder's first two preseason road games, but we suspect he'll be in uniform for Thursday's preseason home opener against the Hornets. His absence should open up some minutes for Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Resting Sunday
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Dort (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein and Ajay Mitchell (ankle) will all take a seat Sunday during the first half of a preseason back-to-back set for the Thunder. Dort's next chance to suit up will come Monday in Dallas.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Another dissapointing performance
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Dort chipped in three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt) and four rebounds in 21 minutes during Thursday's 108-91 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Dort was a non-factor in the loss, continuing what has been a modest yet underwhelming postseason. He has now scored single digits in nine of the past 12 games, posing very little threat on the offensive end. Game 7 will be in Oklahoma City on Sunday, with both teams looking to end what has been an enthralling NBA Finals.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Pops for 12 points in Game 5 win
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Dort finished with 12 points (4-11 FG, 4-10 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and three steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 124-94 win over the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
Dort tallied double-digit scoring for the first time in his past six games, while also matching his playoff-high with three steals. Despite averaging just 8.3 points per game over the past 12 games, Dort remains a key piece for the Thunder, particularly on the defensive end. The Thunder will now head home for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, where a matchup against either the Pacers or the Knicks awaits.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Low usage to open series
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Dort recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound, one block and two steals in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 114-88 victory over Minnesota in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Dort has been terrific in the postseason so far on the defensive end, but he took a backseat on the offensive end again Tuesday. The Thunder put this game away early, and they had a balanced attack from their bench unit. Dort's shot has eluded him in the postseason, as he's shooting 33.7 percent from the field and 28.2 percent from beyond the arc through 12 games.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Sinks four triples in victory
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Dort notched 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 win over the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Dort went just 1-for-4 from three-point range across the first three quarters. However, the defensive-minded swingman hit three clutch triples in the first six minutes of the fourth, helping the Thunder pull within striking distance down the stretch. Dort has shot just 32.6 percent from the field in the Western Conference Semifinals, during which he has averaged 9.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 27.6 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Struggles in win
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Dort closed with six points (2-10 FG, 2-10 3Pt) and two rebounds across 19 minutes during Sunday's 92-87 win over the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Dort had a rough shooting performance in Game 4, hitting only two of his 10 three-point attempts. The Arizona State product has shot poorly throughout these NBA playoffs so far, shooting a dismal 31.5 percent from the floor and 26.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Non-factor in Game 3 loss
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Dort fouled out of Friday's 113-104 overtime loss to the Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals after recording three points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes.
Dort failed to have an impact, scoring fewer than five points for the third time in the past five games. Although he provides the Thunder with a reliable defensive presence, Dort's inability to score with any consistency can be an issue at times. Dort will look to redeem himself when the two teams meet again Sunday.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Scores 14 points in loss
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Dort supplied 14 points (4-9 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 121-119 loss to Denver in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Dort took a Nikola Jokic elbow to the head from Nikola Jokic on Monday, but he escaped without an injury. On a night in which Jalen Williams couldn't get anything going, both Dort and Alex Caruso stepped up in a big way with a combined 34 points. This performance could help Dort build some confidence, as he scored a combined 14 points in his previous three outings.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Nearly double-doubles
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Dort closed Tuesday's 118-99 win over the Grizzlies in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with eight points (3-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt) and nine rebounds in 33 minutes.
Dort's defense has been invaluable to the Thunder to open the playoffs, as he's been able to pick up Ja Morant for the length of the court and switch onto Jaren Jackson at times, all while fighting through countless screens. Through two games, the defensive wing is averaging 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers in 27.5 minutes.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Plays light minutes in blowout win
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Dort (knee) tallied 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-8 3Pt), three rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block across 22 minutes Sunday in the Thunder's 131-80 win over the Grizzlies in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.
Dort was sidelined for the Thunder's final three games of the regular season due to right patellofemoral injury management. Still, his absences were seemingly precautionary, as Oklahoma City had already clinched the league's best record. The veteran forward was fresh heading into the start of the postseason, but the Thunder didn't have to overextend Dort in the blowout win. He played 22 minutes -- seven less than his season average -- before the Thunder subbed out Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren out of the game for good while up 51 points with 4:50 remaining in the third quarter.
