Oklahoma City Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti described the team trading Lu Dort to the Chicago Bulls as a "financial decision."

"This was a financial decision. The impression I have been given is that the savings generated this summer, and from being out of the tax the last several years, will be re-allocated to future teams," said Presti on Monday.

The Thunder acquired three second-round picks in exchange for Dort.

Presti also mentioned Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace as having an opportunity to grow without Dort.

"Losing Lu will certainly have an effect on the team, but I think we are positioned well to reimagine ourselves and continue to find new avenues to win. Cason (Wallace) and Ajay (Mitchell) will have more responsibility, as will others," added Presti.

Dort averaged 8.3 points and 3.5 rebounds last season for the Thunder.