Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He missed each of the last two games before the All-Star break due to a shoulder strain. Luckily, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is returning on Thursday, so the Thunder will have some reinforcements. Josh Giddey should continue to see a high usage without Dort on the court. The organization hasn't given many details on Dort's status, so he could very well miss more time.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. It's not surprising to see the Thunder holding out Dort until after the All-Star break. The Thunder don't have much incentive to rush Dort back to the court. However, fantasy managers should expect him to return after the break. Until then, Josh Giddey should see his value skyrocket, while Darius Bazley, Aaron Wiggins, and Kenrich Williams should benefit as well. Giddey needs to be rostered in all fantasy formats right now.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the New York Knicks. This is bad news for the Thunder who are without their top two scorers. Josh Giddey is in for a huge night and is looking like an excellent fantasy option for Monday's slate. Darius Bazley, Aaron Wiggins, and Kenrich Williams should see a boost as well. Bazley is the best fantasy option between the three of them.

Oklahoma City Thunder small/power forward Luguentz Dort (face) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Kings due to a facial contusion. Dort has enjoyed high level production over the past month, averaging 18.1 points and 2.9 made threes across his last 14 outings. Darius Bazley and Kenrich Williams stand to see elevated minutes and usage totals without Dort in the mix, although with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) also sidelined, Josh Giddey will likely have all of the offensive upside that he can handle. Dort, who led OKC in scoring in each of its last four outings, is next available to suit up Monday vs. Golden State.

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Luguentz Dort (knee) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against Minnesota, returning from a two-game absence. Dort will slot back into his traditional spot among the starting five, bumping Aleksej Pokusevski to the second unit. While his shooting percentage leaves something to be desired (39.8%), Dort has continued to produce in his third professional season, averaging career bests of 16.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest. Alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey, Dort is one of three members of the Thunder to have emerged as a consistent season-long fantasy asset in the vast majority of formats.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort (knee) will miss Sunday's clash with Dallas. The Thunder are pretty much down to bare bones now and we should see some unexpected heroes. Theo Maledon and Ty Jerome are in a good position to make a bigger impact than normal. Jerome is definitely the more attractive fantasy piece and he's already had a couple of good performances lately. Aaron Wiggins has also grabbed the attention lately, and with some high-usage guys missing, the ball should stick to Josh Giddey a lot.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (ankle) will return to the starting five for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was forced to miss one game due to an ankle issue, but is back here. His return sends Darius Bazley back to the bench, so he won't have as much appeal anymore. Fantasy managers should expect Dort to play his normal amount of minutes on Saturday.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (ankle) is trending towards playing during Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Aaron Wiggins received the start last game, but didn't bring much to the table during his 23 minutes. Kenrich Williams and Tre Mann played well off the bench. Both would lose touches and minutes, assuming Dort returns on Saturday. Fantasy managers should check back on Saturday for more information.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He suffered a left ankle injury during Sunday's game and needed assistance to get to the locker room. That being said, fantasy managers should prepare for a multiple game absence here. Theo Maledon and Tre Mann should see additional playing time with Dort sidelined. Both players could be worth snagging in deep leagues. Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should see a boost in usage as well.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort had a good 10-point half in 16 minutes against Dallas on Sunday, but he was forced to exit the game with an ankle sprain. Theo Maledon started the second half and went scoreless in 13 minutes. OKC will be off until Wednesday night, so Dort will get some time to recover, but he should be regarded as questionable for the game. A guy like Aleksej Pokusevski could replace him in the starting lineup, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey are set to get as many shots as they like without Dort on the floor.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort had a very good 4-for-8 shooting night from deep against the Rockets on Wednesday and finished 7-for-13 overall from the field during a 19-point effort in a 114-110 loss. He registered four assists with two turnovers and had two rebounds, two steals and one block in 36 minutes. Dort settled for only nine points in Monday's loss to Houston, but he's been scoring very well this season, and getting points against Memphis on Thursday shouldn't be a problem for him either. The Grizzlies are dead last in the league with a 111.1 defensive efficiency.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort started Wednesday night against Houston with 11 first-quarter points and ended up as the leading scorer in a 101-89 win with 34 points on 14-for-22 shooting. He sank four triples with 11 attempts and collected eight rebounds with two assists, one block and one turnover in 37 minutes. Somebody seems to have pushed the right button on Dort, as he's now scored 20-plus points in five consecutive outings with multiple treys in all games and some outstanding overall shooting. His numbers are clearly unsustainable, but sometimes the basket feels like the ocean for players and they stay hot for quite a while. The Bucks will try to cool off Dort next, and with their defense not looking too great this season, it's going to be a proper challenge for them.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort had a great night against the Pelicans on Wednesday, leading the team with a season-high 27 points on 8-for-13 shooting in a 108-100 win. He went a poor 2-for-7 from downtown but boosted his numbers with a 9-for-10 effort at the line. Dort grabbed five rebounds and handed out two assists with one turnover in 34 minutes. The 22-year-old has massively struggled with his shot this season but this performance should give him much-needed confidence. He can pick up even more momentum in Friday's matchup against an up-tempo Kings team. Dort will then close out the week with a very difficult matchup against the Nets, who have completely turned it around defensively this season.

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Luguentz Dort (shoulder) has been deemed questionable to play in Thursday's contest against the Lakers due to a shoulder ailment. Dort has scuffled from the field across his first six outings, shooting 35.4 percent overall, including just 22.6 percent from behind the arc. Should Dort be forced to miss the game, Kenrich Williams and Ty Jerome would figure to see the largest elevated roles, although the Thunder's rotations remain an early-season work in progress. Check back before tip-off to get the final word on Dort, although the West Coast start could knock him from DFS relevance if Oklahoma City keeps his status close to the vest.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder announced a multiyear contract with rookie Luguentz Dort on Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed.Dort has averaged 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 22 minutes per game this season. Oklahoma City has posted a 16-5 record (.762) with him in the starting lineup.The Canadian signed a two-way deal with the Thunder last July after playing one season at Arizona State.