LUGUENTZ DORT NEWS

Will play Wednesday Dort (hip) will play Wednesday against the Cavaliers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Dort will suit up despite dealing with a hip strain. The defensive-minded wing has been a hit-or-miss player to start the campaign, but over his last two contests, he's averaged 24.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 31.0 minutes.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Dort (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Dort is dealing with a right hip sprain. He logged a full workload in Monday's win over Atlanta, scoring 19 points in 32 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Follows up big night with 19 points Dort accumulated 19 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 32 minutes during Monday's 126-117 victory over the Hawks.

Impact Dort went off for 29 points against the Warriors on Friday, and he responded with another favorable line after a weekend of rest. He finished one rebound his first-double-double of the season, and is a great multi-category contributor due to his defensive ability.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lights out in loss Dort recorded 29 points (9-12 FG, 6-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT) and five rebounds over 30 minutes during Friday's 141-139 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Dort made his first nine shots before cooling off in the fourth quarter. The 24-year-old forward posted a season-high 29 points and brought his field-goal percentage on the season to 55.6. However, Dort will likely take a backseat on offense once Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) returns.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 39 minutes played in win Dort tallied 25 points (9-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block over 39 minutes in Friday's 108-105 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact It was the ninth time in Dort's career where he has logged 39-plus minutes in a regular season game. His 25 points were second on the team behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and was a good bounce-back scoring output from his eight-point performance Wednesday against the Bulls. He'll have a tougher time getting good looks at the basket Sunday when the Thunder host the defending champion Nuggets.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paces team in rebounds Dort supplied eight points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 124-104 win over Chicago.

Impact Dort's scoring production was limited by his shot volume Wednesday, but he hauled in a team-high seven boards in the comfortable victory. While Chet Holmgren should handle plenty of work for the Thunder after missing his entire rookie season, Dort should also have ample opportunities to contribute after averaging 13.7 points and 4.6 rebounds in 30.7 minutes per game last year.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Tuesday Dort will be available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of the Daily Thunder reports.

Impact The Thunder will have their usual starting lineup for Tuesday's game after they all sat out Sunday's contest. There's a good chance they all get another rest day in Thursday's preseason finale.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team-high 24 points Dort delivered 24 points (8-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and four rebounds across 24 minutes in Thursday's 128-125 preseason loss to the Pistons.

Impact Dort was fed early and often, and the crowd was energetic every time he made a bucket since the game was played in his hometown of Montreal. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren are expected to be the driving forces on offense for the Thunder once the regular season starts but don't rule Dort out from having a prominent role as well. He averaged 13.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game last season, and he has netted 13.0 or more points per game in each of his last three campaigns.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 14 points Dort accounted for 14 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3PT, 4-4 FT) and two assists across 17 minutes in Monday's 122-121 preseason win over the Spurs.

Impact The Thunder were missing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, leaving some extra shots for Dort to absorb. Dort usually struggles with shooting efficiency, so it was nice to see him come out of the gate in a rhythm. His defense pretty much guarantees him a large role with the Thunder this season.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes for season-high 27 points Dort finished with 27 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 123-118 play-in game win over the Pelicans.

Impact Dort made good on his skills as a streaky scorer and all-around contributor in the do-or-die win, converting four key three-pointers in pivotal moments. Dort only averaged 13.7 points per game this season, but if he can replicate this performance alongside solid results from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey, they'll have an excellent chance to advance.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for action Dort (shoulder) is available for Thursday's game versus Utah.

Impact Dort has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up for a 27th straight game. Over his past five appearances, the fourth-year wing has averaged 15.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 36.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in loss Dort produced three points (1-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Thursday's 127-105 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Dort has been cold from the floor this week, as he's converted on just 18.2 percent of his field-goal attempts over the last two matchups. While he's remained productive on the boards, it's been a discouraging stretch for the 23-year-old, who has scored in double figures in just seven of his 12 appearances this month. During that time, he's averaged 12.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in 32.7 minutes per game.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

George leaves with injury as Clippers lose to Thunder

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George got hurt in the fourth quarter of the team's 101-100 loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pops for 20 in win Dort accumulated 20 points (7-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 33 minutes during Sunday's 124-120 victory over the Suns.

Impact The fourth-year forward remains streaky, but he appears to be heating up at the right time. Dort has scored in double digits in four straight games after failing to top eight points in three of the prior four, averaging 16.5 points, 6.0 boards and 2.3 assists during the upswing while going 12-for-28 (42.9 percent) from three-point range. With the Thunder pushing to get out of the play-in tournament and lock up a playoff spot, they could use some consistency from Dort down the stretch.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder top Suns 124-120

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 124-120 on Sunday

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raptors win sixth straight at home, beat Thunder 128-111

Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 14 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-111, extending their season-high home winning streak to six

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches 20-point threshold Dort ended with 24 points (9-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 121-107 victory over the Nets.

Impact Dort was much improved on the offensive end in this one after hitting only 30.0 percent of his tries in Oklahoma City's last matchup Sunday against the Spurs. He turned in his best scoring performance since Dec. 17 when he poured in 24 points against Memphis and nearly collected a double-double by snagging six of his nine rebounds on the defensive end. Dort is averaging 13.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals through eight March appearances.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Poor shooting once again Dort recorded eight points (2-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Saturday's 110-96 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Dort struggled from the field for the second game in a row, and those shooting woes have been a recurring issue for the four-year veteran. Over his last 10 games, he's averaging just 13.2 points per game while shooting a meager 33.3 percent from the field. Dort has also scored in single digits in three of his last four contests.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles against Suns Dort finished with seven points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 132-101 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Dort has scored fewer than 10 points in two of his last three games. While he is averaging 13.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 30.5 minutes over his last 10 appearances, his 35.4 field-goal percentage and 25.8 three-point percentage over that span tank much of his value in roto leagues.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 18 points, eight boards Dort closed with 18 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 137-128 win over Golden State.

Impact Dort put together a solid first half with eight points on 3-of-8 shooting from the field to go along with five rebounds and a steal. He knocked down just one of three field-goal attempts after the break but went a perfect 8-of-8 at the free-throw line to finish with 18 points on the night. It was Dort's third time in his last four games scoring at least 18 points while he also finished second on the team in rebounds with eight. The Oklahoma City guard will look to continue his steady scoring Wednesday against the Suns, especially with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) expected to sit out for the contest.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another double-double Dort ended with 17 points (5-17 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Friday's 124-115 loss to the Suns.

Impact Dort struggled from the field and finished with an equal number of points and field-goal attempts, but he contributed in other categories and recorded a second straight double-double after his 11-point, 11-rebound outing against the Jazz on Thursday. Dort seems to have recovered his starting role after missing six games in a row between Jan. 27 and Feb. 7, and he's averaging 12.3 points and 6.8 boards per contest in his last four appearances with the first unit.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 11 boards in loss Dort notched 11 points (4-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Thursday's 120-119 overtime loss to Utah.

Impact Dort had a terrible night shooting the ball, going 3-of-9 from the field for seven points in the first half before knocking down just one more bucket on five attempts between the second half and overtime. However, he did impress on the glass and grabbed 11 rebounds in the contest, six of which came on the offensive end, to tie Josh Giddey for the team lead. The 11 boards were certainly a nice surprise from Dort, but the guard will need to pick things up on offense as he's now shot below 30 percent from the floor in three of his last six games.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 15 points in win Dort produced 15 points (5-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 133-96 win over the Rockets.

Impact Dort has started in all but one of his appearances this season and recorded a solid outing in the Thunder's final game before the All-Star break. The former Arizona State standout has been unable to deliver the same numbers he recorded last season, in part due to the emergence of Josh Giddey as a reliable scoring weapon, but he continues to be a decent fantasy asset. He's averaging 14.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and a career-best 1.0 steals per game so far.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Dort will return to the starting lineup for Monday's matchup with the Pelicans.

Impact Dort returned from a six-game absence Friday, but he did so in a reserve role, logging 20 minutes off the bench. However, he'll return to the first unit for this one, which will send Aaron Wiggins back to the bench. Joining Dort among the starters will be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • SACBEE.COM