Thunder's Cason Wallace opens up about stepping into Lu Dort's role

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• Thunder's Cason Wallace opens up about stepping into Lu Dort's role

  OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks over the summer, many assumed it would pave a way for Cason Wallace to become a starting guard alongside two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 2026-27. Entering training camp, Wallace is eligible for a lucrative contract extension, which could reach north […] The post Thunder’s Cason Wallace opens up about stepping into Lu Dort’s role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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  Article published:Sep 29, 11:45 AM ET

• Why Thunder's Mark Daigneault expects big leap from Cason Wallace

  OKLAHOMA CITY — Ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace’s anticipated increased role in 2026-27, head coach Mark Daigneault revealed why he expects the same, and it has nothing to do with Lu Dort’s departure. Instead, it’s what he’s seen throughout the fourth-year guard’s career in Oklahoma City: consistent growth. Wallace is due for […] The post Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault expects big leap from Cason Wallace appeared first on ClutchPoints.

  Publisher:ClutchPointsArticle published:Sep 29, 6:04 PM ET