Shai Gilgeous-Alexander aims to keep Lu Dort on Thunder roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is advocating for Lu Dort's future with the Oklahoma City Thunder as roster changes loom this summer. Dort has a $17.7 million team option for the 2026-27 season, and speculation surrounds his potential departure following a less successful season. With Cason Wallace eligible for a contract extension, Dort's position may be in jeopardy. Reports suggest Gilgeous-Alexander values Dort as a teammate and will push management to retain him while navigating the difficult decisions ahead.
- •Oklahoma City Thunder faces roster changes after 2025 championship run.
- •Lu Dort's future uncertain with a team option for next season.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is reportedly advocating for Dort's retention.
- •Cason Wallace's contract extension complicates Dort's situation.
- •Dort and Gilgeous-Alexander joined the Thunder in 2019, sharing a strong bond.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hopes to convince Thunder to keep Lu Dort
"ESPN: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hopes to convince Oklahoma City Thunder to keep Lu Dort.
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