Height
6'4"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
26
College
Arizona State
Experience
6 yrs
Wingspan
6'8.5"
Reach
8'3.5"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9"
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 421 | 8.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 37.2% | 35.6% | 78.8% |
| 2025-26 | | 59 | 8.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ DEN | L 107-127 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-4 | -8 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$36.4M
Guaranteed
$36.4M
AAV
$18.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Luguentz Dort's two-year, $18.2M AAV extension earns a D- CVI, reflecting a significant overpay for a defensive specialist whose offensive limitations severely cap his overall impact. Despite earning All-Defensive First Team honors in 2025, his modest 8.4 PPG, 3.8 RPG production across 59 games this season represents underwhelming offensive output for a player commanding nearly $20M annually. The contract becomes even more problematic when factoring in his recent disciplinary issues — multiple flagrant fouls, ejections, and on-court altercations that have overshadowed his legitimate defensive contributions and raised questions about his professionalism. At 26 years old and in his seventh season, Dort appears to have plateaued as an elite perimeter defender with minimal offensive growth, making this salary difficult to justify in today's versatile wing market. The Thunder are essentially paying premium money for a one-dimensional player whose behavioral red flags and 7.7 PER suggest he's significantly underperforming relative to his contract value. Oklahoma City's recent roster moves indicate they're still evaluating pieces around their core, making Dort's inflated salary a potential impediment to future flexibility.
Performance Analysis
Luguentz Dort earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 421 games, Luguentz is contributing 8.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in his role. Luguentz's strongest area is FG% at 37.2, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.3 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Luguentz ranks 54th.
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