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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / October 28
Thunder need Isaiah Hartenstein to do more than clean up the glass
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can create plenty of offense. The Thunder’s growing injury list makes it increasingly important that he doesn’t have to create all of it.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 28
Isaiah Hartenstein More Critical to OKC Thunder's Success Amid Injuries
Oklahoma City’s injury situation doesn’t appear to be improving, and its starting big man will be critical to it success moving forward. Over the first four games of the season, the Thunder have managed a 4-0 record and remain at the top of the Western Conference, which is where they’ve finished for the past three seasons.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein sends emotional tribute to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace
OKLAHOMA CITY — In the wake of Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams to a season-ending injury, Isaiah Hartenstein sent an emotional tribute. Thunder
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
How Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is planning to contain Nikola Jokic in Nuggets clash
OKLAHOMA CITY — From defending San Antonio Spurs Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama on Opening Night to Denver Nuggets three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein faces another challenge in his home opener.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18
Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein’s injury nukes big summer plans
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will have to put his highly anticipated return to international basketball on hold after suffering an ankle injury that derailed his plans to play for Germany this summer.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 17
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein, Magic
The Nuggets still have Nikola Jokic. That alone gives them a chance. But Logan Struck of NBA On SI argues Denver shouldn’t confuse having Jokic with having an unlimited championship window.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / August 17
Isaiah Hartenstein Opens Up On Sacrificing Money To Remain With Thunder
Despite boasting a title-contending squad, the Oklahoma City Thunder were always at risk of seeing their well-constructed team fall apart as the perils of the second apron loomed over them this summer.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 11
Cavs’ Dennis Schroder, Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein to play for Germany in WC qualifiers
Cavaliers point guard Dennis Schroder will be back in a familiar role later this month. Schroder has been named to Germany’s 15-man roster for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 3
Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein’s honest message to players overseas with NBA dreams
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, who grew up overseas in Germany, returned to his roots for his charity event this summer. His father, Florian Hartenstein, played professionally in Germany from 2001 to 2012, during Isaiah’s formative years, when he fell in love with basketball.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 7
Contract Details: Hartenstein, Ellis, Young, Achiuwa, THJ, More
As expected, Isaiah Hartenstein‘s three-year, 75MM contract with the Thunder and Keon Ellis‘ two-year, $18MM deal with the Nets feature both player and team options on their respective final seasons, Hoops Rumors has confirmed.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 27
NBA Rumors: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein, Warriors
Nikola Jokic doesn’t appear to be in any rush to sign a contract extension. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, there’s a growing belief the three-time MVP could once again postpone extension talks, potentially waiting until 2027 despite being eligible to sign a new deal this summer.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27
Thunder sign Isaiah Hartenstein to huge extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder are betting big on continuity.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6
Thunder have reportedly made a decision on one key player
One Oklahoma City Thunder player probably will not have to clean out his locker this offseason. Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein is “very likely” to remain with the team, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported this week.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 1
Isaiah Hartenstein Sends Heartfelt Message to Knicks After Their Remarkable Run to the NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a heartbreak. Trying to carry on the good work from last year, the team wanted to clinch a back-to-back championship.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 30
Five players with the most at stake in Western Conference Finals Game 7
The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs have fought each other to a standstill in the Western Conference Finals. In Saturday's Game 7, one team will earn a trip to the NBA Finals and one's season will end in heartbreak.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 27
OKC's Isaiah Hartenstein Defends Refs After Spurs' Officating Complaints in Game 5
The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs have been playing some physical, intense basketball in the Western Conference Finals, and Game 5 on Tuesday night was no different.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 21
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein comes up big in Game 2 win over Spurs
Isaiah Hartenstein couldn’t stay on the floor in the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 1 loss. In Game 2, he scored 10 points and collected 13 rebounds in a 122-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21
Stephon Castle has unreal poster dunk on Isaiah Hartenstein in Game 2
Stephon Castle lowered the boom (and then some) during Wednesday’s Game 2.
Isaiah Hartenstein Could Be Asked To Step Into New Role For Thunder In The Upcoming Series
Oklahoma City’s big man might have to adapt to an unfamiliar role. The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for their second Western Conference Finals appearance in a row and are looking to leave it victorious, just like last year.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 16
Spurs-Thunder WCF preview: Five factors that will help decide heavyweight clash
What happens when two unstoppable forces collide? We can't wait to find out. Before the Western Conference Finals tipoff on Monday, here are five things we'll be monitoring in the clash of titans.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 29
Isaiah Hartenstein Left His Mark On The Thunder's Opening Playoff Round
Oklahoma City flew past the Suns with help from its experienced big man. The Thunder completed the sweep of the Phoenix Suns on Monday night with a 131-122 Game 4 win.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / February 25
Cap crunch in OKC? Why Isaiah Hartenstein and Luguentz Dort could be odd men out
Sustaining a title window requires sacrifice.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / January 28
Isaiah Hartenstein Set To Return Thursday
Isaiah Hartenstein‘s return for the Thunder is imminent, as the big man is no longer listed on Oklahoma City’s injury report heading into Thursday’s game against the Timberwolves, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman notes (Twitter link).
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / December 12
Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein Returning Saturday
After missing the past six games with a right soleus (calf) strain, starting center Isaiah Hartenstein is not on the Thunder‘s injury report ahead of Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal against the Spurs, which indicates he’ll be available to play, tweets Rylan Stiles of SI.com.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / November 30
Thunder facing preview of life without expensive big man Isaiah Hartenstein
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without center Hartenstein for 10-14 days. It's a preview of what salary cap constraints might force their roster into next season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / November 29
Thunder C Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out at least 10-14 days
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein was diagnosed with a right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days, per a team announcement on Saturday.
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