The Oklahoma City Thunder’s elite defense was spearheaded by 25-year-old Lu Dort last season. He is one of the NBA’s most rapidly improving defenders. After going undrafted five summers ago ...

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort has been dealing with what coach Mark Daigneault described as “mallet finger” on the pinky of his shooting hand. Dort has been wearing a splint of sorts ...

Nick Crain is an NBA reporter covering the OKC Thunder for Forbes. Since becoming a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Lu Dort has been a significant contributor. While he rarely gets the credit ...

LAS VEGAS — Lu Dort hasn’t dreamt of scoring 40 in a while. He earned his first couple contracts committed to being a stopper, the kind famed for shutting down a one-man offense like James Harden.