Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins set for return to OKC in 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins will return to Oklahoma City on November 18, 2026, when the Thunder host the Atlanta Hawks. Isaiah Joe is scheduled for his return on December 22 against the Detroit Pistons. All three players were traded this summer as part of cost-cutting moves to free up payroll. They were key contributors to the Thunder's recent NBA championship success but found themselves sidelined in the postseason rotation. Their returns will be notable reunions after leaving the team earlier in 2026.
- •Dort and Wiggins return on November 18 against the Hawks.
- •Joe's return is set for December 22 against the Pistons.
- •All three were traded to Eastern Conference teams in summer 2026.
- •The trades helped reduce the Thunder's payroll costs.
- •Dort, Joe, and Wiggins contributed to the Thunder's 2025 championship.
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