The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to build on their hot start to the season against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. ET, though Luguentz Dort will remain sidelined.
Dort is still dealing with a right upper trap strain he sustained in last Tuesday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers and won't suit up Tuesday, according to the NBA's official injury report. He's set to miss his fourth straight game due to the injury.
The 26-year-old swingman will be joined by Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams, Nikola Topic, Aaron Wiggins and Thomas Sorber on the sidelines. As for the Warriors, Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton are out.
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What Lu Dort's absence means for Thunder
Dort has struggled on the offensive end in seven appearances for Oklahoma City so far this season. He has averaged just 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 31.9 minutes per game.
With Dort sidelined the past three games, Ajay Mitchell has been a mainstay in the starting five, averaging 20.0 points, 5.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 31.3 minutes per contest during that span.
Mitchell has taken advantage of his increased opportunities and will likely continue to get the starting nod without Dort. Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe are also candidates to see increased minutes off the bench.
While the Thunder have yet to provide a concrete timetable for Dort's return to the court, his next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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