James Harden leads OKC's top shooting guards, followed by Lu Dort, Andre Roberson, Thabo Sefolosha, and Alex Caruso. Harden powered OKC to the Finals and earned Sixth Man of the Year, but the 2012 trade to Houston reshaped the franchise's timeline.

Dort developed into a premier 3-and-D threat and All-Defensive pick; Roberson and Sefolosha anchored elite defenses; Caruso provided playoff-grade defense and a championship ring in a brief Thunder run.

Lu Dort lands at No. 3 among Western Conference shooting guards in a ranking that focuses on the 2025-26 season's fantasy upside. Anthony Edwards anchors a tier atop the West, combining scoring, playmaking and volume as Minnesota builds around him. Dort flashed a career defensive peak, earning All-Defense honors while staying a sharp 3-point threat—his value leans heavily on multi-category contributions and defensive hustle that translate into steady fantasy output.

Amen Thompson and Austin Reaves headline the next tier, bringing elite athleticism and versatile scoring—Thompson with breakout potential in transition, Reaves as a reliable secondary scorer for L.A. The piece also spotlights young upside across the conference—Podziemski, Camara, Braun and Podziemski as high-upside guards with varied fit on playoff hopeful teams—plus veterans Beal, Klay, Monk and Caldwell-Pope offering larger-sample shooting and experience.

OKC’s Dort stands out as a cornerstone fantasy defender who can anchor both steals and threes, while the West’s guard rotation promises depth behind the top tier. The article evaluates players’ trajectories, team contexts, and the risk-reward calculus critical to fantasy leagues, making Dort a compelling blend of floor and upside as the season nears.

An NBA insider argues the Chicago Bulls should chase Luguentz Dort on a massive next-summer deal, even if Chicago must renounce Dort’s current team option first. Dort’s mix of lockdown perimeter defense and rising shooting makes him a coveted two-way swingman, and his impending free agency would draw a crowded market. The Thunder face decisions with Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren looming on big extensions, which could influence Dort’s future and Chicago’s bid.

The piece notes Chicago’s guard-heavy, defense-light roster and questions whether Dort would align with an aimless Bulls, despite his All-Defensive pedigree and 3-point-volume. If Sam Presti’s finances force Dort out, Chicago would pounce; if not, Dort’s market could still outpace any offer Chicago can assemble, complicating the free-agent chase for next summer.

OKC Thunder blueprint and Dallas Wings rebuild converge as a brand-new fantasy lens. The Wings lean into youth and premium picks, with a rookie class poised to carry the runways forward. If Paige Bueckers sustains ROY-level play, Dallas could orbit a young core around her for years. The Wings’ draft-centric approach mirrors OKC’s path to a title, offering a clear playbook for fantasy angles around developing wings and breakout rookies.

Three Wings trades for future capital set the stage for a rapid, patient rebuild. The combination of multiple 2027 picks and a deep rookie cohort creates a long runway for upside. Fantasy managers should watch early rookies’ minutes and how the Wings distribute action around their top prospects, as a strong rookie wave could spark a quick climb toward contention similar to OKC’s rise.

Luguentz Dort celebrated his NBA title with a homecoming parade through Montreal North, cruising in a Lamborghini as hundreds of fans and a Haitian band trailed him. Dort greeted locals at Parc Pilon, where kids in OKC No. 5 shirts lined up to shoot hoops and chant his name, while signs proclaimed pride in the neighborhood. The moment followed Dort signing Montreal’s Livre d’Or at City Hall, a nod to his community work alongside his on-court feat. Dort and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander anchored OKC’s title run, with Montrealer Bennedict Mathurin starring for Indiana in the backdrop. Dort joins a short Montreal lineage of NBA champions and is lauded for his disruptive defense and playoff-level impact. His underdog arc—from a 2019 draft snub to champion—resonates with fans and fantasy players who prize two-way contributors with defensive ceilings.