Thunder Guard Lu Dort Available to Play Against Jazz

Dort left Thursday's game with injury but is cleared to return for Sunday's matchup.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:15pm

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort is available to play in Sunday's home game against the Utah Jazz at 6 p.m. CT. Dort exited the team's previous game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday after taking a hard fall but did not return. He has been cleared to play in the upcoming matchup against the Jazz.

Why it matters

Dort is a key player for the Thunder, providing strong defense and scoring punch. His availability is crucial as the team looks to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

The details

Dort left Thursday's 139-96 home win over the Lakers after taking a hard fall but did not return to the game. However, he has been cleared to play in Sunday's matchup against the Jazz.

  • The Thunder play the Jazz at 6 p.m. CT on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • Dort exited the Lakers game on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Lu Dort

A guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder who is a key contributor on both ends of the floor.

Oklahoma City Thunder

An NBA franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Utah Jazz

An NBA franchise based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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What’s next

The Thunder will look to Dort to provide his usual strong defense and scoring punch as they host the Jazz on Sunday.

The takeaway

Dort's availability is a positive sign for the Thunder as they aim to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. His presence will be crucial against a tough Jazz squad.