Luguentz Dort is listed day-to-day on the Hawks' Monday injury report with a rest designation and no previous status attached to the entry. Atlanta lists his expected return as Oct. 16, leaving his availability for Monday's game against the Thunder unclear.
What happened
Dort appeared on the Hawks' injury report Monday, Oct. 12 at 5:39 p.m. ET, listed day-to-day with a designation of rest. The report does not list a previous status for this entry. Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reported that Dort was in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers. The team's expected return date for Dort is listed as Oct. 16. The Monday listing comes two days after Dort was cleared from a separate day-to-day designation tied to a right knee and leg issue that first appeared on the report Oct. 5.
What it means for the Hawks
Atlanta is set to host Oklahoma City on Monday at 7 p.m. ET, and Dort's status for that game is not confirmed given the day-to-day listing. Last season Dort averaged 8.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 26.8 minutes across 69 games. If he sits, the Hawks have logged significant minutes elsewhere without him: Nickeil Alexander-Walker at 33.4 minutes and 20.8 points, Dyson Daniels at 33.2 minutes and 11.9 points, and Jalen Johnson at 35.2 minutes and 22.5 points. Atlanta is 0-0 with the 2026-27 season not yet underway, so there is no record with or without Dort to cite.
What to watch
The Hawks list Dort's expected return as Oct. 16, four days out from Monday's report. The next injury report will show whether that timeline holds or whether his rest designation clears sooner. Atlanta remains in preseason, with Monday's game against the Thunder marking Dort's next listed appearance before more exhibition games follow ahead of the regular-season opener.
Is Luguentz Dort playing vs Thunder?
His status is not confirmed. Monday's injury report lists him day-to-day with a rest designation, which leaves his availability for the Thunder game unresolved.
When will Luguentz Dort be back?
The Hawks list his expected return as Oct. 16.