Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Expected To Urge Thunder To Keep Luguentz Dort

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plans to privately urge Oklahoma City Thunder management to retain Luguentz Dort this offseason, sources familiar with his thinking told ESPN, even as the franchise's rapidly escalating payroll makes every roster decision more financially fraught. Dort, who shares the distinction of being the longest-tenured Thunder player alongside Gilgeous-Alexander, holds a team option of $18.2 million for next season. His future is considered less certain than that of other core piec...