Luguentz Dort News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Dealing with left knee injury Dort has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards due to a left knee contusion.

Impact Dort was originally slated to play Saturday after being held out of Wednesday's win against the Nets due to rest purposes. It's unclear when the seventh-year pro sustained his left knee injury, but his absence means Cason Wallace will likely start in a second straight game. Dort's next chance to play is Monday against the 76ers.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Dort (rest) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Dort skipped Wednesday's win over Brooklyn for rest purposes, but he'll be back in action Saturday, which will likely result in Ajay Mitchell or Cason Wallace heading back to the second unit. Dort is averaging 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 triples per game this season.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Dort will be rested Wednesday against the Nets.

Impact Dort will get a night off for maintenance for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Jared McCain could see increased minutes as a result.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pedestrian line in narrow win Dort racked up six points (2-8 FG, 2-8 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Thursday's 104-102 victory over Boston.

Impact Dort struggled with his shot on Thursday, missing six of his eight attempts from deep, but he managed to contribute as a rebounder to help OKC secure a narrow win over the Celtics. While his offensive consistency remains a major question mark, Dort has been a permanent fixture in the starting five, averaging 30.0 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances. During this recent stretch, his scoring has been modest, averaging 8.3 points per game on just 31.5 percent shooting from the floor. Despite the lack of high-volume scoring, Dort's primary value to the Thunder lies in his perimeter defense, which keeps his minutes floor secure regardless of his shooting slumps.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

"I'm not dirty" - Luguentz Dort addresses his heated Flagrant 2 foul incident involving Jokic Lu Dort regrets fouling Nikola Jokic the way he did.

MARCH 5 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Fares well in win Dort ended with 16 points (4-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 103-100 victory over the Knicks.

Impact Dort had a strong offensive showing Wednesday, but lines like these have been few and far between. Over his last eight games, he's averaging 9.1 points on 34.7 percent shooting from the field with 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 29.6 minutes per contest.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 3 • FOX SPORTS

Lu Dort's Antics Outshine Big Win for Oklahoma City Thunder | Deadspin.com Luguentz Dort’s flagrant foul on Nikola Jokic sparked a heated Nuggets-Thunder battle and renewed questions about his physical style.

MARCH 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

Ejected Friday Dort was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Nuggets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. He'll finish with eight points (3...

Impact Dort was ejected after making unnecessary and excessive contact with Nikola Jokic, as Dort tripped the three-time MVP and made contact near his right knee. With Dort unavailable, Alex Caruso and Jared McCain will likely help pick up the slack the rest of the way.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Wallace matches career-high with 27 points, NBA-best Thunder beat Raptors for fifth win in six

Cason Wallace matched his career high with 27 points, Isaiah Joe had 22, and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Toronto Raptors 116-107 for their fifth win in six game...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Notches 12 points Dort ended with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 121-113 victory over the Cavaliers.

Impact Despite sizable workloads, Dort continues to leave a lot to be desired in fantasy hoops. Over his last five outings, Dort has seen 29.0 minutes per contest, but he ranks outside the top-200 in nine-category formats in that span with 9.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.6 three-pointers.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Another pedestrian showing Dort had nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one assist across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 136-109 win over the Suns.

Impact Although Dort remains a regular member of the starting lineup, he's having a hard time providing much fantasy value. The veteran swingman has scored in single digits in five of his last six games, during which Dort is averaging just 7.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 28.3 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared from injury report Dort (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Dort is off the injury report after catching a breather during Wednesday's loss to the Spurs. Isaiah Joe is likely moving to the bench Saturday. Dort has averaged 11.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.7 minutes per tilt in his last eight games.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Dort (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Dort is dealing with right knee inflammation and will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set. The Thunder will have only eight players available against the Spurs, so Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe should see significant workloads. Dort's next opportunity to play will come Saturday against Houston.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hits for 18 in Tuesday's win Dort posted 18 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 128-92 win over Orlando.

Impact Offensive consistency continues to elude Dart, but he's starting to put together ceiling games a little more often. The 26-year-old forward has drained at least three three-pointers in six of the last 10 games, averaging 10.8 points, 4.8 boards, 2.6 threes, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals over that stretch while shooting 47.3 percent from beyond the arc.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

NBA fines Lugentz Dort, Jeremiah Fears for on-court altercation The NBA fined OKC's Luguentz Dort and New Orleans' Jeremiah Fears for their scuffle after a game on Jan. 27.

JANUARY 29 • NBA.COM

Thunder's Lu Dort, Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears scuffle late in game Tensions boiled over after an Oklahoma City Thunder-New Orleans Pelicans game Tuesday night, with Luguentz Dort and Jeremiah Fears mixing it...

JANUARY 28 • USATODAY.COM

Gets into late-game scuffle Dort posted 12 points (4-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 104-95 win over New Orleans.

Impact Things boiled over late in Tuesday's game, as Dort got into a brief shoving match with Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears that required separation. While no punches were thrown, Dort appeared to instigate and escalate the situation by putting his hands on Fears and grabbing at the rookie's jersey. It's possible that Dort could face disciplinary action from the league for his role in Tuesday's altercation.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nails four triples vs. Toronto Dort posted 19 points (6-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals over 36 minutes during the Thunder's 103-101 loss to the Raptors on Sunday.

Impact Dort finished Sunday's game as the Thunder's second-leading scorer behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (24 points). Dort did most of his damage from beyond the arc, connecting on four three-pointers for the sixth time this season and second time in his last four outings. He has averaged 10.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.0 steals over 31.8 minutes per game over his last five outings.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well in win Dort chipped in 18 points (6-7 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 136-104 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact This was a strong showing for Dort, and it could be a sign of things to come with the team so shorthanded -- Jalen Williams (hamstring) is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks. Dort has not been very reliable as a fantasy asset this season, but he does have a nice little window to put up some streaming value.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

NBA-leading Thunder crush Cavaliers 136-104 behind Gilgeous-Alexander's 30 points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 136-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Available to play Dort (foot) is available for Thursday's game in Houston, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Dort is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, which could result in Aaron Wiggins heading back to the second unit, and there will be fewer minutes available for Ajay Mitchell. Dort is averaging 8.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game this season.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Dort is questionable for Thursday's game against Houston with left foot soreness.

Impact Dort is at risk of missing consecutive contests due to the issue. Aaron Wiggins stepped into the starting lineup for Tuesday's win over the Spurs in Dort's stead. Ajay Mitchell would also have an opportunity to claim a more sizable role if Dort remains out.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Dort (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against San Antonio.

Impact Dort was a late addition to the injury report due to a sore left foot, and the issue will prevent him from facing the Spurs on Tuesday night. Dort's next chance to play will come Thursday against Houston. In the meantime, look for Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins to pick up the slack

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Dort is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs due to left foot soreness.

Impact The Thunder are listing Dort as a late addition to the injury report, which bodes poorly for the swingman's chances of playing. If Dort cannot suit up, Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins stand out as the most likely candidates to replace him in the starting lineup Tuesday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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