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Thunder trade Lu Dort as focus shifts to Cason Wallace's future

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 6:28 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Thunder trade Lu Dort as focus shifts to Cason Wallace's future

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe in cost-cutting measures ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. General manager Sam Presti remarked on the disappointment of losing these players, but also indicated that the organization holds Cason Wallace in high regard, signaling a possible focus on securing a long-term deal with him. As the Thunder prepare to start their season against the San Antonio Spurs on October 20, the organization aims to finalize Wallace's contract status soon.

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•Thunder traded Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe.
•Cason Wallace is a priority for a long-term deal.
•Thunder start the new season against the Spurs on October 20.
•Sam Presti expressed disappointment over the trades.

Latest Updates

6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder news: Sam Presti's Lu Dort truth bomb on Cason Wallace amid rumors

What they're saying

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are less than a month away from kicking off their new 2026-27 NBA season. It was an offseason of subtraction rather than addition for the Thunder , as the team traded Lu Dort , Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe in various cost-cutting measures to keep them out of dire financial straits. The trades come as shooting guard Cason […] The post Thunder news: Sam Presti's Lu Dort truth bomb on Cason Wallace amid rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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