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Cason Wallace is set to step into the starting role for the Oklahoma City Thunder following a trade involving Lu Dort.

The Oklahoma City Thunder just pulled off a bold move, sending Lu Dort to the Hawks in a three-team deal that netted them three second-round picks. With Dort’s defensive anchor role now gone, the spotlight turns to Cason Wallace — a lockdown defender and All-NBA Second Team pick — to step into the starting lineup. Wallace, who dazzled in the playoffs with 17 points in Game 7, is primed for a breakout season, combining elite defense with rising offense. This trade may have been about roster flexibility for OKC, but for Wallace, it’s a golden opportunity to take over and redefine his legacy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/94d3df108b0d81e4

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Topics covered

• Oklahoma City Thunder
• Cason Wallace
• NBA trade
• basketball
• player development

Keywords

• Cason Wallace
• Lu Dort
• Oklahoma City Thunder
• NBA trade
• basketball news
• defensive player
• playoffs

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