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On YouTubeOklahoma 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.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
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.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hardwood Heroics / July 4
'They Had Us Shaking a Little Bit' – Oklahoma City Thunder’s Luguentz Dort Reveals Their Toughest Opponents During Their 2025 Title Run
Luguentz Dort recently revealed the playoff opponent that struck the most fear into the Oklahoma City Thunder en route to winning an NBA championship this year.
41st CH pick: here are the top prospects still available
The Montreal Canadiens may not have spoken last night, as NBA champion Luguentz Dort instead had to weigh a big red button announcing a trade, but it’s likely to be different today.
NBA News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / June 23
Arizona State's Luguentz Dort Wins NBA Title
The Arizona State basketball program secured a significant achievement on Sunday night by virtues of Luguentz Dort. The former Sun Devil wing won his first NBA championship as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder after the team won game seven of the NBA finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Heartland College Sports / June 23
Big 12 Roots Run Deep with Thunder’s NBA Championship
The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched its first NBA title since relocating from Seattle in 2008 and several players who spent their collegiate careers with Big 12 programs played a role in the team’s historic season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22
There were only winners in this year's thrilling NBA Finals
After one of the best series, tactically, narratively and aesthetically, it’s proven difficult to come up with many losers coming out of the 2025 NBA Finals. So, let’s stay positive and focus on the winners from a delightful championship round.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / June 17
The Dorture Chamber Strikes in the NBA Finals with New Victim
The spotlight of Game 5 was shining down on Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s performances. However, it cannot be denied that the Dorture Chamber played a huge role in the victory.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Burn City Sports / May 26
ASU congratulates former Sun Devil on NBA First Team All-Defense honors
TEMPE — Arizona State (ASU) men’s basketball is celebrating one of its own this week as former Sun Devil Luguentz Dort has earned NBA’s First Team All-Defense honors for the 2025 season.
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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