OKC Thunder Pick Up Lu Dort Option | Kenrich Williams Option Declines | Cason Wallace Rumors

OKC Thunder Pick Up Lu Dort Option | Kenrich Williams Option Declines | Cason Wallace Rumors

June 30, 2026



OKC Thunder Pick Up Lu Dort Option | Kenrich Williams Option Declines | Cason Wallace Rumors

Oklahoma City Thunder signal bold intent by picking up Lu Dort’s $17.7M option—will he remain in OKC or become a top trade chip this offseason? Rylan Stiles examines the Thunder’s high-stakes decision, ownership’s willingness to face the second apron, and what this means for OKC’s championship ambitions. Lu Dort’s postseason pedigree and future role ignite debate as the franchise weighs development of emerging talents like Cason Wallace and AJ Mitchell.

Kenrich Williams’ option is declined, but could Kenny Hustle return on a team-friendly deal to anchor the locker room? Stiles also unpacks offseason rumors, including Brooks Barnhizer’s restricted free agency status and the league’s interest in Wallace. As free agency chaos looms, find out how Sam Presti’s roster maneuvers shape the Thunder’s path for the 2024-25 NBA season. Can OKC sustain its contender status while balancing culture, payroll, and player development?

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  1. I really hope we don’t resign Kenrich Williams. I’d rather use a vet minimum on Westbrook. We need a player with passion and who would bring some fire to our squad. I love the Thunder but our team is soft and we haven’t addressed that issue. Atleast adding a guy like Russ would bring some intensity. He would just have to be willing to accept a player coach type of role

  3. Seeing the rumors that have emerged about Cason, which seem like smoke to me.

    may be that Presti wants to Lu's rights this summer in case next year Caso asks to leave (with the signed extension).

    If you give him about 25 per year you could make a Caso x NAW and with the rights birds extend Lu and maintain a POA.

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