Sam Presti Addresses the Thunder's Decision to Trade Lu Dort

Oklahoma City Thunder Get Major Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News Amid NBA Offseason

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a very busy summer, trading key role players in an effort to avoid the second apron.Amid the offseason moves, the Thunder received some good news about their superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The two-time NBA MVP’s father, Vaughn Alexander, told the No Flukes podcast recently that SGA is unlikely to leave Oklahoma […] The post Oklahoma City Thunder Get Major Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News Amid NBA Offseaso…

Thunder exec discusses impact of Lu Dort's departure

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a large hole to fill after they traded away strong defender Lu Dort.

Sam Presti Describes Lu Dort Trade As 'Financial Decision'

Oklahoma City Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti described the team trading Lu Dort to the Chicago Bulls as a "financial decision." "This was a financial decision. The impression I have been given is that the savings generated this summer, and from being out of the tax the last several years, will be re-allocated to future teams," said Presti on Monday. The Thunder acquired three second-round picks in exchange for Do…

Lu Dort, Wiggins, and Joe: Why the Thunder shifted this off-season

Sunday came the news Thunder fans feared as the NBA's trade season starts to conclude. Luguentz "Lu" Dort, a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder since 2019, is being traded.

OKC Thunder ownership on watch after salary dumping Lu Dort

Just how committed is OKC Thunder ownership in keeping a championship core intact? Or is it content with one title in tow?

Sam Presti addresses the Thunder's decision to trade Lu Dort

Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti speaks during a press conference in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 18, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Terry / The Oklahoman / USA Today Network The Oklahoma City Thunder knew they couldn’t keep the gang together intact, and that they would have to part ways with one of their key players in the summer.  That turned out to be defensive wing Lu Dort, whom the reigning Western Conference c…