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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Sitting out Monday Dort (rest) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Impact Dort is sitting out Monday for maintenance purposes. The veteran swingman's next chance to play is Friday against Dallas.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to starting role Dort is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason contest against the Pacers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact The Hawks are tweaking their lineup for this preseason contest, and Dort will get the nod in the starting lineup due to the absence of Nickeil Alexander-Walker (rest). Dort averaged 8.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 three-pointers per contest with the Thunder in 69 regular-season appearances in 2025-26.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Dort (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's preseason game in Indiana, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact It appears Dort will make his Hawks preseason debut Saturday, but the 27-year-old veteran will likely have his minutes monitored. Through 69 games with the Thunder last season, Dort averaged 8.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 triples per contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lu Dort's departure leaves Thunder with an unusual pairing of preseason pressures There's a reason the Oklahoma City Thunder felt comfortable trading Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta Hawks this offseason. With luxury-tax and s...

5 DAYS AGO • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Won't play Thursday Dort (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason matchup with San Antonio, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Dort will remain on the shelf for a second straight preseason game due to a right knee contusion. His next opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come against the Pacers on Saturday.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Dort won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Grizzlies due to a right knee contusion, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact The veteran swingman will be held out of Atlanta's preseason opener, leaving more minutes available for the likes of Corey Kispert, Aaron Wiggins and Jalen Wilson. Dort's next chance to play in the preseason will come Thursday against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks' veterans bring different leadership styles to the team Dorian Finney-Smith and Luguentz Dort will help the Hawks' young core using different methods this season.

OCTOBER 2 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Predicting the Atlanta Hawks Next Roster Move After Waiving Devin Carter The Atlanta Hawks had been rostering 17 players for the past couple of months since they made a three-team trade for Luguentz Dort and Ryan...

SEPTEMBER 12 • SI.COM

Atlanta Hawks Waive Devin Carter: Why It Matters and What Comes Next The Hawks have been in a roster crunch ever since trading for Luguentz Dort and Ryan Nembhard two months ago, but they have begun to solve t...

SEPTEMBER 12 • SI.COM

Thunder must accept Ajay Mitchell is rotation-proof ahead of make-or-break campaign The Oklahoma City Thunder have left themselves with a real rotational decision to make after their trade of Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta Haw...

SEPTEMBER 7 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Shines for Canada Dort recorded 25 points (8-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Canada's 97-92 win over Argentina in Monday's FIBA World Cup quali...

Impact The 27-year-old will begin a new chapter in 2026-27 after being traded from Oklahoma City to Atlanta during the offseason. Dort averaged just 8.3 points per game last season, and he'll join a deep Hawks perimeter rotation that also features Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, CJ McCollum and Buddy Hield. His defense should earn him consistent playing time, but the competition for shots figures to limit his fantasy ceiling.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder training camp battle to replace Lu Dort seemingly has an early leader The Oklahoma City Thunder need someone to replace Luguentz Dort in their starting five, and the training camp battle is leaning one way befo...

AUGUST 16 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Should the Atlanta Hawks Extend Luguentz Dort Before the Season Begins Or Wait? Since the season has ended, the Atlanta Hawks have been making some interesting adjustments to the roster and have seen the fanbase getting...

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Thunder better hope Lakers don't find their way to Lu Dort The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Luguentz Dort to the Hawks, but the Lakers could still be lurking, as he's set to hit free agency next summ...

JULY 22 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Lakers still have a path to Luguentz Dort after Thunder trade miss The Los Angeles Lakers could circle back to Luguentz Dort in 2027 free agency.

JULY 22 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Hawks are banking on specific resurgences from Lu Dort and Dyson Daniels The Atlanta Hawks are counting on Dyson Daniels and Luguentz Dort to rediscover their three-point efficiency next season.

JULY 22 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

The OKC Thunder's Identity has Changed Following Three Offseason Trades On Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder executed their third trade of the offseason, sending out longtime starter Luguentz Dort to Atlanta for...

JULY 21 • SI.COM

Even after trading for Lu Dort, the Hawks are far from finished this offseason The Atlanta Hawks made arguably their biggest move of the summer yesterday when they acquired Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder a...

JULY 20 • SI.COM

Thunder Shake Up Championship Core as Lu Dort Heads to Atlanta The Oklahoma City Thunder have made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, sending longtime guard Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta Hawks as...

JULY 20 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Deadspin | Thunder deal Luguentz Dort to Hawks in 3-team trade Deadspin | Thunder deal Luguentz Dort to Hawks in 3-team trade

JULY 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Luguentz Dort trade punctuates Sam Presti's three-step masterclass for the Thunder The Oklahoma City Thunder general manager nailed all three player dumps he needed to do.

JULY 19 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Hawks wild Lu Dort trade surely improved Clippers odds of landing Peyton Watson With the addition of Luguentz Dort and Ryan Nembhard, the Hawks may have lowered their chances of landing Peyton Watson, which helps the Cli...

JULY 19 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Deadspin | Report: Thunder trade Luguentz Dort to Hawks in 3-team swap Deadspin | Report: Thunder trade Luguentz Dort to Hawks in 3-team swap

JULY 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

Thunder deny Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's wish with Lu Dort trade The Oklahoma City Thunder denied what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wanted when they traded Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta Hawks.

JULY 19 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

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