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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hardwood Heroics / July 25

'He Has No Ego' – Oklahoma City Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein Reveals What Makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Special

Isaiah Hartenstein recently appeared on Podcast P with Paul George to reflect on his first full season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the veteran center said he is indebted to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for helping him win his first NBA championship.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24

Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein sounds off on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘ego’

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein reflected on his first season with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league’s Most Valuable Player, scoring title champion, and NBA Finals MVP.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24

Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein reveals difference between facing Pacers, Nuggets in playoffs

After Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein addressed ESPN’s Stephen A Smith for dissing him while he was with the New York Knicks, the veteran center reflected on his postseason journey to becoming an NBA champion.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein’s ‘funny’ response to Stephen A. Smith diss

After becoming an NBA champion, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein kept his receipts for those who didn’t always believe, including ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 22

ESPN Spotlights Mistake Still Impacting the Cleveland Cavaliers' Frontcourt Depth

No NBA team is perfect, not even the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, the Cavaliers had the best record in the Eastern Conference last season and were one of the league's top two-way teams.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / July 22

Isaiah Hartenstein speaks honestly about the real reason he left the New York Knicks for OKC Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein was beloved by New York Knicks fans, but made the tough decision to join the OKC Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder walked away disappointed from the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 22

Thunder Champion Takes Major Shot at Pacers

The 2025 NBA Finals was a highly contested matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Although it was met with immense criticism given

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / July 22

'YouTube Tutorial How to Pop Champagne': Isaiah Hartenstein Sheds More Light On OKC’s Awkward Celebration

The Oklahoma City Thunder are cute. Sure, they won the NBA title behind a relentlessly suffocating defense and the surgical mid-range precision of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but once you watch one postgame interview where they all crowd around the mic with big smiles, we will all end up in agreement.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 21

Isaiah Hartenstein Reflects on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Greatness

It’s hard not to marvel at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 2024-25 season. From the statistics, to the highlights, and the sheer amount of wins he willed his team too, SGA’s season will go down as an all-time great one.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / July 16

Isaiah Hartenstein Jokes About Return to Knicks

Despite his de facto defection, New York Knicks fans still heart I-Hart. At least one Knicks fan, namely comedian Chris Distefano, made the case while he filled in for the eponymous host of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," where Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein was a guest alongside "Happy Gilmore 2" star Julie Bowen.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein shares 1 hilarious condition for Knicks reunion

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein has indeed come a long way in his basketball career. After playing in his home country of Germany and Lithuania, Hartenstein took a gamble and applied for the NBA Draft in 2017.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein reveals historic plan for Larry O’Brien Trophy

Isaiah Hartenstein has always been proud of his roots. Now, he is about to make history by taking the NBA’s most prized possession across the Atlantic.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 14

OKC Thunder Center Isaiah Hartenstein Calls Out Gilbert Arenas About Finals Take

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein brought up an incorrect take from former NBA player Gilbert Arenas while appearing on the live-streamed Gil's Arena podcast on Saturday afternoon.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / July 8

'Fulcrum for Their Randomness': LeBron James and Kevin Durant Discuss How Isaiah Hartenstein Boosts SGA and Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still basking in the glow of winning the NBA title, and deservedly so. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took home his first MVP award, joining an elite club by also adding the scoring title and Finals MVP to his trophy case.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 7

Isaiah Hartenstein Reveals Hilarious Mark Daigneault Motivation Tactic

Since being tabbed as the Oklahoma City Thunder's head coach, Mark Daigneault has done a great job keeping the spotlight off of him. It's been hard. He has turned a franchise from a 20-something win squad to contenders, won the coach of the year award and an NBA championship in his first half-decade on the job.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / July 6

New NBA Champion Salutes Former Knicks Coach

Like many in the basketball world, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein was shocked by offseason rumblings the New York Knicks produced. Shortly before Hartenstein and the Thunder secured the first championship of their Oklahoma City era, the Knicks bid farewell to head coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons at the helm.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3

Did Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein just throw shade at Jalen Brunson led Knicks offense?

With the championship-winning Oklahoma City Thunder enjoying the offseason, it’s crucial to look at the aspects that have led the team to a title, including one key acquisition being big man Isaiah Hartenstein.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / July 3

Isaiah Hartenstein responds when asked if he was surprised New York Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau

Isaiah Hartenstein played under Tom Thibodeau on the New York Knicks, and now he has his say on the controversial firing. The New York Knicks decided they needed to change things this offseason.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 15

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 13

Three adjustments Thunder need to make in Game 4 of NBA Finals

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