Dort’s Departure Could Be Blazers’ Gain

The Oklahoma City Thunder may trade Lu Dort this summer to avoid luxury tax, opening the door for Portland to snag the versatile defender at a bargain. Despite a rough playoff showing, Dort’s two-way value and expiring team option make him a perfect fit for Portland’s defense-first rebuild — and their mid-level exception could make the deal work. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1461fea20dcf43e4