Lakers considered potential trade for Lu Dort from Thunder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring ways to enhance their roster, focusing on potential trades. A Western Conference executive suggested that Lu Dort, a wing defender from the Oklahoma City Thunder, could significantly bolster the Lakers' perimeter defense. The Lakers have recently made moves but lack tradable first-round picks, complicating their search for additional talent. Dort is seen as a valuable asset, but his current situation with the Thunder may see him as surplus due to the team's efforts to manage salary while preparing for a bright future.
- •Lakers continue offseason roster improvements.
- •Thunder may part with Lu Dort for salary reasons.
- •Dort's defensive skills are highly regarded.
- •Lakers have no more tradable first-round picks.
- •Executive comments emphasize need for 3-and-D players.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers get intriguing comment from exec about potential trade for $88M NBA Champion from Thunder
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