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The Oklahoma City Thunder face tough roster decisions this offseason amid a bloated $250M payroll, forcing tough calls on key players like Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is quietly but firmly pushing to keep Dort — their longest-tenured duo since 2019 — praising his defensive leadership and team culture. Dort, a two-time All-Defensive honoree, brings more than stats: he’s the heartbeat of the team’s identity. While the front office holds the final say, restructuring Dort’s contract or risking his departure to richer markets looms large. Shai’s loyalty may not be enough to keep Dort — but it’s certainly a major factor in the Thunder’s offseason calculus.

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