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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 29
Thunder's Luguentz Dort, Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears fined
The NBA fined Thunder guard Luguentz Dort and Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears $25,000 each on Thursday after an on-court altercation. The incident occurred at the conclusion of Oklahoma City's 104-95 home victory against New Orleans on Tuesday night.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29
NBA announces punishment for Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears, Thunder's Lu Dort over heated altercation
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort got into a heated altercation after Tuesday’s game ended.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 29
Thunder’s Dort, Pelicans’ Fears Fined By NBA
Thunder forward Luguentz Dort and Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears have been fined $25K apiece for their roles in an altercation at the end of Tuesday’s game between the two teams, the NBA announced today in a press release (Twitter link).
The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most 20-assist games in a career can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hardwood Heroics / January 28
'Typical Basketball Scuffle' – Oklahoma City Thunder Star Drops Nonchalant Quote About Luguentz Dort’s Altercation With Jeremiah Fears
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s 104-95 home win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday was marred by a late-game skirmish between Luguentz Dort and Jeremiah Fears, who had to be separated in the final seconds of the game when the former shoved the latter during a loose ball.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 26
Lu Dort Bounces Back With Stellar Showing Against Raptors
In Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort did not play his best basketball, shooting 1-for-9 from the floor and 0-for-5 from three-point range, boasting a -17 plus-minus in a three-point loss.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 20
Luguentz Dort Headlines OKC's Stellar Shooting Performance
The Oklahoma City Thunder showcased a rare shooting masterclass that hasn’t been present in recent games. OKC came into Monday’s matchup with a chip on its shoulder after losing a close bout to Miami in its previous game.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 3
Lu Dort's Shooting Is Coming Alive for Thunder
A mixture of streakiness and consistent play has defined the career of Oklahoma City Thunder wing Luguentz Dort, with constant dominant defense combined with an up-and-down three-point shot.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
Lu Dort’s Sudden 3-Point Shooting Drop is Alarming for OKC
As the Thunder continue to grind to the top of the league, everything is falling into place. Despite suffering some tough setbacks, it’s safe to say that this is still Oklahoma City’s year for the taking.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 12
Lu Dort Carries Impressive NBA Cup Past as Thunder Enter Semifinals
Throughout his career, Thunder guard Luguentz Dort has been known for tough, physical defense, along with a streaky offensive game. He has played in a wide variety of roles throughout his career, from a bench stopper as a rookie to a first option at times throughout the Thunder's rebuild.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / November 29
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein will be reevaluated in 10-14 days
Center Isaiah Hartenstein has been diagnosed with a right soleus strain and will be reevaluated in 10-14 days.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / November 18
Unsung Luguentz Dort leads sizzling Thunder vs. Kings
Amid Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's otherworldly production, Chet Holmgren's third-season progression and Oklahoma City's blazing-hot start, it might be easy to overlook Luguentz Dort's contributions.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / November 14
Thunder Poised To Land Luguentz Dort Replacement
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder keep winning at a historic pace. The defending champions opened 12-1 despite missing Jalen Williams, their All-NBA selection last season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 12
Does Lu Dort Have Another Leap in Store?
After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Arizona State University, nothing has come easy for Thunder guard Luguentz Dort. Projected as an early-to-mid second-round pick in most mock drafts, Dort fell through the cracks and was a free agent after the draft's close.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 2
Several OKC Thunder Players Projected in Top-10 of DPOY Odds
Last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder put out one of the best defenses of all time, using it to cruise to the 2024-25 NBA title. While it was certainly a team effort, there were plenty of individually talented performers, such as Chet Holmgren, Luguentz Dort, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and plenty more.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 29
OKC Thunder 2024-25 Season in Review: Luguentz Dort
Sixth-year guard-forward Luguentz Dort provided another steady campaign for the Oklahoma City Thunder last season. He played 2,073 minutes throughout 71 regular-season games (all starts) and 666 minutes across 23 playoff games (all starts), taking on the most difficult perimeter defensive assignment on a nightly basis.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Ball Exclusives / August 16
Top-rated perimeter defenders in NBA 2K26
It is said that defense wins NBA championships. The Oklahoma City Thunder proved that much true last season as defense was their calling card. The Thunder’s perimeter defense was led by Luguentz Dort, who was named to the All-Defensive First Team.
Arizona State Alum Lu Dort Gifts Advice to Undrafted Players
Arizona State basketball has experienced up-and-down results in the decade long tenure of Bobby Hurley as head coach - one of the more successful seasons was none other than the freshman season of Luguentz Dort in 2018-19.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 22
Watch: NBA referee left with bloody nose after absorbing hard playoff foul
Early in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, referee Scott Foster took a hard playoff foul of his own.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 23
Thunder's smothering defense stifles Timberwolves in Game 2 win
The Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals on Thursday with a 118-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23
Referee Scott Foster bloodied after getting hit by Lu Dort in Game 2
Scott Foster found himself as the latest (unexpected) victim of The Dorture Chamber. The veteran referee Foster served as the crew chief for Thursday’s Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Burn City Sports / May 11
Former Sun Devil Lu Dort remains defensive anchor in Thunder’s playoff run
PHOENIX — Former Arizona State standout Luguentz Dort is continuing to make his mark in the NBA postseason, even as the Oklahoma City Thunder dropped a 113-104 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30, 2024
Suns HC Frank Vogel calls out Thunder player for flopping
Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel is not a fan of flopping.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / December 30, 2023
Lu Dort Has Finally Found a Consistent Role
Luguentz Dort, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Canadian defensive ace, has seen an offensive surge 29 games into the season. Since the Thunder began their rebuild in 2020, they needed to know how Dort would develop.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 30, 2022
Lu Dort agrees to five-year, $87.5M deal to stay with Thunder
A day after the Thunder declined a $1.93M team option on guard Lu Dort for 2023, the two sides agreed to a long and lucrative contract on the first day of free agency.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 3, 2022
Luguentz Dort outscores entire Mavericks team in OT, leads Thunder to win
Dort scored 14 in the extra frame, while Dallas could only muster 11.
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