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OKC gains flexibility after Lu Dort trade for potential acquisition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:41 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

OKC gains flexibility after Lu Dort trade for potential acquisition
Summary

The trade involving Lu Dort has allowed the Oklahoma City Thunder to access the $6.1 million tax midlevel exception. This trade is now positioning the Thunder to potentially pursue a Jones Offer Sheet. The transaction appears to be part of OKC's broader strategy to enhance its roster as the offseason unfolds.

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  • •Lu Dort's trade provides OKC a tax midlevel exception.
  • •The Thunder may pursue a Jones Offer Sheet.
  • •The trade is part of OKC's offseason strategy.
  • •Flexibility could enhance the team's overall roster.
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