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Thunder Trade Dort for Financial Flexibility | Oklahoma City Thunder News
Oklahoma City Thunder ownership, usually low-key, is now in the spotlight after trading away key defender Lu Dort — framed as a savvy financial move to save on taxes and reinvest in the team. But with taxpayers footing most of the bill for their new downtown arena opening in 2028, and fans expecting championship core stability, the optics are rough. Dort, an undrafted defensive anchor and playoff staple, was vital — and his exit, alongside other moves, signals a potential shift from title pursuit to cost-cutting. GM Sam Presti’s promise to reinvest savings is now on the record — putting…
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