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Lakers explore trades for Lu Dort from Thunder this offseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Lakers explore trades for Lu Dort from Thunder this offseason

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are investigating potential trade options for guard Lu Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the Thunder facing a roster crunch after exercising Dort's $17.2 million team option, the Lakers may provide a solution that benefits both teams. Two proposed trade packages include sending younger players and future draft picks to Oklahoma City. While Dort's fit in Los Angeles could enhance their defensive capabilities, concerns about his offensive performance persist, as he averaged only 8.3 points last season. The outcome of these discussions could signal the Lakers' approach this summer.

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Market Watch

•Lakers are actively seeking trades for Lu Dort.
•Thunder face roster issues after picking up Dort's team option.
•Proposed deals include young players and future draft picks.
•Dort could enhance Lakers' defensive presence.
•Concerns remain about Dort's offensive production.

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11:00 AMYahoo Sports — What an LA Lakers trade package for Lu Dort could look like to prize guard away from OKC

What they're saying

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The Lakers have a rare offseason window to help Oklahoma City solve a money problem while solving one of their own roster problems. Lu Dort may not be a perfect fit, but he is exactly the sort of defensive presence Los Angeles needs in the backcourt.
— Yahoo Sports

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