Luguentz Dort Goes For 24 Points Against Celtics
Luguentz Dort finished with 24 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one block in 35 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Celtics. Dort has been fantastic recently, posting at least 24 points in four of the past five games and at least 26 points in three of the past five games. The 22-year-old may be averaging 14 points per game this season, but his recent consistency certainly puts him on the fantasy radar. He has a great chance for a solid performance on Thursday against a bottom-five Pelicans defense.
Source: ESPN.com
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Source: ESPN.com
Luguentz Dort Will Miss Sunday's Game
Luguentz Dort (hip) will not suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The highly-rated defender suffered a hip injury in Saturday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. Dort's exit from the lineup opens up a starting spot for Sunday's game. It may be filled by Aaron Wiggins (illness) if he shakes off a questionable tag before the game. Isaiah Joe and Alex Caruso are also among the candidates to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Luguentz Dort Unavailable Friday
Luguentz Dort (knee) will not suit up for Friday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. He's among OKC's lengthy list of injuries due to a knee issue. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Jalen Williams (wrist), Isaiah Hartenstein (nose), and Cason Wallace (knee) will also be out on Friday, with Chet Holmgren (lower leg) potentially joining them on the sidelines. In this situation, the likes of Alex Caruso, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe should get plenty of extra work in Friday's game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Luguentz Dort Out Versus Memphis
Luguentz Dort (back) remains out for Saturday's game against Memphis. He wasn't available on Friday versus Toronto because of back spasms. As a result, Aaron Wiggins entered the starting lineup and finished with 18 points, one steal, and one block in 33 minutes of action. Isaiah Joe also received added minutes, with the former 76er finishing with 16 points and going 4-for-5 from behind the arc. With Chet Holmgren (rest) getting the night off, Wiggins and Joe could both find themselves starting, increasing their fantasy potential.
Source: Steve McGehee
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Source: Steve McGehee
Luguentz Dort A Late Scratch On Friday Versus Raptors
Luguentz Dort (back) is a late scratch and won't suit up against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Dort has been ruled out for the first half of a back-to-back set due to back spasms. While the 25-year-old is sidelined, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins will likely take on extra minutes. Wiggins could be a solid streaming option for Friday. He finished with 17 points, six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes in his last outing against the Suns on Monday.
Source: Michael Grange
According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca, Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Source: Michael Grange
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