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Dort

After missing Wednesday’s game against the Spurs, Dort appears to be on his way back to OKC’s starting lineup. His return will provide the Thunder with another elite perimeter defender and a floor spacer. He’s unlikely to have much fantasy value, as has been the case throughout much of the season.

Dort will join other Thunder starters on the sidelines for the second leg of this back-to-back. His absence will open up plenty of minutes and a starting spot, which will likely be filled by either Aaron Wiggins or Isaiah Joe.

Dort had 12 points and eight rebounds, but he’ll make headlines for getting into an altercation with the Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears late in Tuesday’s game. Dort, seemingly out of nowhere following a loose ball that went out of bounds, grabbed Fears’ jersey and wouldn’t let go until the two were separated by teammates. It’s unclear if Dort will face any disciplinary action from the league for his actions.

The Thunder are without two players who started Monday’s win over the Cavaliers in Aaron Wiggins and Jaylin Williams. Dort will fill one of the voids in his return to action, with Mitchell filling the other. While Mitchell should already be rostered in some 12-team leagues, fantasy managers can afford to leave Dort alone.

Dort has reached double figures in five of his last eight appearances, scoring no more than 13 points in any of them. He shot the ball well against the Rockets, but the muted offensive production makes him challenging to rely on in most fantasy leagues. His value over the past month sits just outside the top-175, which explains why Dort is rostered in only six percent of Yahoo! leagues.

Dort (foot) is back from a one-game absence and will reclaim his usual spot in the Thunder’s starting lineup. He’ll join a cast of familiar faces in the opening lineup for the Thunder’s first matchup with the Rockets since their opening-day double-overtime thriller, which OKC won by a point.

Dort is back after a one-game absence, moving the Thunder closer to full strength. His return means that either Cason Wallace or Aaron Wiggins will head to the bench, with the other filling the void left by Isaiah Hartenstein (calf).

Dort did not play in Tuesday’s win over the Spurs, with Cason Wallace moving into the starting lineup. That would likely remain the case on Thursday if Dort sits, and Aaron Wiggins would also be a starter since Isaiah Hartenstein is already out.

Dort was a late addition to the injury report and will now miss a game for the first time since early December. Ajay Mitchell or Aaron Wiggins will likely start in his place, though both will see a boost in minutes.

Dort is a late addition to the injury report due to left foot soreness, which puts his status highly in question. If Dort is unable to play, Ajay Mitchell could join the starting lineup in his place.