Luguentz Dort (adductor) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
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Luguentz Dort (adductor) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks.Dort will miss a second straight game as he recovers from a strained right adductor. Ajay Mitchell replaced him in the lineup for Tuesday's win over the Warriors and should retain that role. Mitchell is worth rostering in deep leagues, even on a 12-game night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren will start Tuesday's game against the Warriors.An adductor injury has sidelined Luguentz Dort, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Mitchell, who has provided solid fantasy value whether he starts or comes off the bench, will fill the void. He should already be rostered in 14-team leagues, and some 12-team leagues as well. The other four starters are unchanged.
Luguentz Dort: Won't go vs. Golden StateDort has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to a right adductor strain.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren will start Friday's game against the Suns.Williams is ready to make his first appearance of the season, forcing a change to the Thunder starting lineup. He replaces Isaiah Hartenstein, who can still provide solid fantasy value in a reserve role. The other four starters are unchanged, with the winner of Friday's matchup earning a spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
Luguentz Dort had 17 points (5-of-9 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, one assist, one steal, one block and four three-pointers against the Pelicans on Monday.Dort returned from a four-game absence with a shoulder injury on Saturday against the Hornets, but had just three points in 22 minutes. The 26-year-old shooting guard got another start and had more of an impact on Monday against the Pelicans. Dort filled up the stat sheet and had 17 points and four three-pointers. While Ajay Mitchell played well in Dort's absence, Dort's minutes have been unchanged since he's returned.