Thunder exercise team option for defensive ace Luguentz Dort

The Thunder are bringing back Luguentz Dort to anchor their defense.

The Thunder are bringing back a vital piece of their championship core. Oklahoma City announced that it will

exercise a team option

for swingman Luguentz Dort Monday, keeping the defensive stalwart with the only NBA team he’s ever known.

Dort, a

champion with the Thunder

in 2025, is one of only four players in Oklahoma City’s history to be named All-Defensive First Team.

The 27-year-old has averaged 11.6 points per game in seven seasons with the Thunder, and he averaged 8.3 points per game last year on 38.5 percent shooting.

Thunder Exercises Team Option on Luguentz Dort

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June 29, 2026

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