TL;DR
- Oklahoma City Thunder's Lu Dort returns Saturday from shoulder injury.
- Dort, the team's defensive anchor, is expected to play against the Charlotte Hornets.
- The Thunder, league leaders at 12-1, aim for their fifth consecutive win.
- Dort's return boosts the championship-contending Thunder's roster strength.
It almost seems as if the Oklahoma City Thunder doesn't need any more help than they already have.
As the reigning NBA titleholders entering the season, they've commenced play with a league-leading 12-1 win-loss tally.
Even with their own players like Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins, and others dealing with injuries, a crucial member of their roster is set to make a comeback on Saturday evening.
Lu Dort of the Thunder is set to make his return from a shoulder injury when they play the Hornets.
Thunder Wire's Clemente Almanza reports that 2025 All-Defensive First Team honoree Lu Dort is slated to rejoin the team's roster this Saturday for their game against the Charlotte Hornets.
Dort, 26, has been labeled as the Thunder's defensive anchor in recent seasons. Through seven games, he's averaging 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.0 steals. He hasn't been able to get his shot to be consistent, but the upper trap strain to his shooting shoulder that kept him out of Oklahoma City's past five games could be the reason behind this.
The Thunder are aiming for their fifth straight victory and 13th out of 14 to kick off the 2025-26 campaign. It's evident the Thunder's momentum hasn't waned following last season's championship success.
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