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Waived by Thunder The Thunder waived Gortman on Sunday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact This was an expected move by the Thunder. The franchise will be hoping he latches on with the Blue in the G League after signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 off bench Gortman logged 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes of Monday's 106-89 preseason loss to Dallas.

Impact Gortman, who is on an Exhibit 10 contract with the Thunder, is considered a long shot to make the final roster. He last featured for the Texas Legends in the G League where he averaged 20.0 points on 45.0 percent shooting, and he showed Monday that he can certainly score at the NBA level.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed by Thunder The Thunder signed Gortman to a contract on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact This is likely an Exhibit 10 contract for Gortman, allowing the Thunder to secure his G League rights. Gortman last featured for the Texas Legends in the G League where he averaged 20.0 points on 45.0 percent shooting.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 22, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Cut by Dallas The Mavericks waived Gortman on Sunday.

Impact Gortman had been on a two-way deal with the Mavericks and averaged 1.5 points in 3.6 minutes per game over 16 appearances at the NBA level this season. Dallas cut Gortman to open up a two-way spot for center Kylor Kelley, who will give the team added depth in the frontcourt while Dereck Lively (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (foot) are sidelined with long-term waivers. Assuming he clears waivers, Gortman could stick around in the Dallas organization as a member of the G League's Texas Legends.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rare sighting Saturday Gortman finished with one rebound across two minutes during Saturday's 122-107 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Gortman appeared in an NBA game for the first time in three weeks, playing two minutes during garbage time. It's been a disappointing season for Gortman, typically being used as nothing more than a depth piece if and when the situation allows.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance in loss Gortman produced no counting stats in one minute during Tuesday's 118-104 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Gortman suited up for just the sixth time this season, bringing his season tally to 14 minutes. He has scored a total of just eight points, and at this point, there is no reason to think he will be playing a sizeable role for this Mavericks team.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way pact with Mavs The Mavericks signed Gortman to a two-way deal Friday, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In a series of related moves, the Mavericks waived A.J. Lawson in order to bring Gortman in on a two-way pact. The 21-year-old impressed in the preseason, during which he averaged 10.3 points while shooting 51.6 percent from the field. The guard is expected to spend the majority of his time with the Mavericks' G League affiliate, the Texas Legends.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bench role Gortman will come off the bench in Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks.

Impact Gortman drew an opportunity to start at point guard in Monday's exhibition against the Clippers, but he'll return to a reserve role as the Mavs will roll out the usual starts Thursday evening.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting look vs. LA Gortman is starting Monday's preseason game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gortman put up six points off the bench during Thursday's exhibition, and he'll now get a chance to show what he can do as the team's starting point guard Monday. Gortman has flashed promise so far in the preseason, as he dropped 19 points off the bench in the opener against Memphis.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in scoring vs. Griz Gortman finished Monday's 121-116 loss to the Grizzlies with 19 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and four steals over 25 minutes.

Impact Gortman led the Mavericks in steals Monday, and he finished the game as the team's second-leading scorer behind Jaden Hardy (21). Gortman signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Dallas in July, and the 21-year-old is attempting to earn a permanent spot on the Mavericks' roster by the end of the preseason.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks deal with Dallas The Mavericks signed Gortman to an Exhibit 10 contract Thursday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Gortman spent last season with the Trail Blazers' G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix. While he has yet to make an NBA appearance, Gortman will now have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot in Dallas.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE