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Thunder Trade Dort for Financial Flexibility | Oklahoma City Thunder News
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The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a bold, financially driven trade, sending Luguentz Dort to the Hawks as part of a three-team deal that netted them three future second-round picks. This move, alongside recent trades of Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe, clears massive payroll and luxury tax penalties — creating a huge trade exception. Though Dort’s long tenure and recent playoff performance made the decision tough, GM Sam Presti insists it’s purely about future flexibility. The Thunder are now focused on locking up young stars like Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell with long-term deals, using these savings to build a sustainable, championship-contending roster without the burden of tax penalties.
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