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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 31
Should OKC Thunder Consider Starting Isaiah Hartenstein Less?
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s starting lineup will look different next season, and they may be wise to make some more changes. The Thunder will enter next season with some new faces on the roster and familiar faces out of the picture.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 23
Why The Thunder Should Work More Of Its Offense Through Isaiah Hartenstein
There’s an argument for the Thunder’s big man to get more touches next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s offesne will look a little different next season, as a roster shakeup has sent some solid rotational players to other destinations in the league.
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.
The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
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 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
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.
How Reduced Regular Season Role Could Benefit Isaiah Hartenstein, OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City’s big man rotation could look much different next season, and its starter’s role should reflect that. On Friday night, the Thunder made their biggest move of the offseason thus far, reportedly agreeing to a deal to re-sign Isaiah Hartenstein for three years and $75 million.
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 / EssentiallySports / June 27
Isaiah Hartenstein Reacts to $75M Extension While Decision on Lu Dort’s Future Looms
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the offseason knowing they couldn’t keep everyone. In the past week, they traded away Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins, while the future for Lu Dort hangs in the balance.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Spun / June 27
Shams Charania Called Out For 'Disingenuous' Report About Isaiah Hartenstein
ESPN insider Shams Charania is facing some backlash this weekend due to his report about Isaiah Hartenstein's new contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / June 27
Report: Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein agree to 3-year, $75M deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder are retaining a key piece of their frontcourt, agreeing to a new three-year, $75 million deal with Isaiah Hartenstein, ESPN reported on Friday night.
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.
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 / Hoops Rumors / June 26
Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein Agree To Three-Year Deal
The Thunder will turn down Isaiah Hartenstein‘s $28.5MM team option for the 2026/27 season in order to sign the big man to a new three-year, $75MM contract, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links).
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 31
Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein shares true feelings on Knicks reaching NBA Finals
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein may have fallen short of winning a second straight ring after losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, but he will still surely remain invested in the NBA Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 31
Isaiah Hartenstein traps himself with ‘underdog’ claim to media
There was a time when this Oklahoma City Thunder team could be described as an underdog story with players cast off from other teams. Following the Thunder’s Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, Isaiah Hartenstein recalled playing in the G League before finding a home in OKC, as per Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic.
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.
Isaiah Hartenstein Must Continue Dominance On The Glass In Round 2
Oklahoma City will need its big man to keep doing the Thunder’s dirty work in round two. The Thunder are set to kick off their Western Conference Semi-Finals matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
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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