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Thunder Trade Dort for Future | Oklahoma City Thunder News
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Lu Dort’s departure via a three-team trade marks OKC’s third major move this offseason — a bold, strategic gamble by Sam Presti to stay under the salary cap while building for the future. Though fans mourn losing a defensive cornerstone, the Thunder saw his declining offense and rising cost as unsustainable. Trading him now nets assets and cap space, clearing room for younger talent like Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell. Presti’s knack for turning draft picks into gems makes this move feel less like a loss and more like a calculated reset for Thunder’s long-term contender blueprint.
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