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The Oklahoma City Thunder just pulled off a savvy financial move, trading Lu Dort to the Hawks in a three-team deal that nets them three future second-round picks, $240 million in salary savings, and a $17.5 million trade exception to stay under the luxury tax apron. While Dort’s departure stings, Thunder GM Sam Presti made it clear this was about future flexibility—not roster improvement. The team’s current roster was already over the tax line, but this move frees up cash to reinvest in key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and Jared McCain. Presti believes the Thunder are built to adapt, with Wallace and Mitchell ready to step up. It’s a bold, transparent strategy: sacrifice now to build smarter, stronger teams later.

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