Thunder GM Sam Presti Explains Luguentz Dort Trade

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti explained why he had to trade away longtime defensive stalwart Luguentz Dort.

Dort was a big part of the Thunder's 2025 NBA Championship roster, but with the team up against the punitive second apron and facing massive luxury tax penalties as a result of that, Presti was forced to make another tough trade to cut costs and save millions of dollars against the luxury tax.