Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Out at least one week
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The Thunder announced Wednesday that Hartenstein sustained a left soleus strain in Tuesday's 118-102 win over the 76ers and will be re-evaluated in one week, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Though Hartenstein will be re-examined in a week, even if he's healed up from the calf injury by then, he could still need a few additional days to regain conditioning before being cleared for game action. When Hartenstein was sidelined earlier in the season with a fractured left hand, the Thunder experimented with Jalen Williams as a small-ball center. Oklahoma City could once again look to give Jalen Williams some exposure at the position, but Jaylin Williams, Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson may also take on additional minutes at center.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Nears double-double in win
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Hartenstein logged nine points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 118-102 win over the 76ers.
Hartenstein posted a game-high mark in rebounds and has now reached double-digit boards in 14 of his 24 regular-season appearances. The big man has contributed a double-double in four of the Thunder's last 10 outings, and he has recorded eight-plus rebounds in each of the club's last 18 outings. Hartenstein is also averaging career highs in several categories, including points (11.8), rebounds (12.2), assists (4.1), blocks (1.3) and minutes (29.8).
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Double-double in Sunday's win
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Hartenstein produced 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Sunday's 136-95 victory over the Wizards.
The double-double was Hartenstein's 15th of the season, which is already a new career high. The 26-year-old center has been a somewhat inconsistent offensive contributor in January, scoring in single digits in three of the last six games, but he hasn't pulled down fewer than eight boards since Dec. 3 -- a stretch of 17 straight contests in which he's averaging 11.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals while shooting 55.5 percent from the floor.
Hartenstein produced 18 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and eight assists over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 129-122 loss to Cleveland.
Hartenstein was a steady presence on both ends of the court for the Thunder despite the loss, and he finished just two assists away from recording what would've been his first triple-double of the season. His two-way ability is impressive, as Hartenstein has recorded double-digit points and/or rebounds in all but one of his 21 appearances this season. He's averaging 12.2 points and 12.1 rebounds per game as a starter in 2024-25.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Stuffs stat sheet in victory
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Hartenstein had eight points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Sunday's 105-92 victory over the Celtics.
Hartenstein filled the stat sheet on the defensive end against Boston, racking up three or more blocks for the third time this season. The big man has found his footing with the Thunder, and he's currently averaging career highs in points (12.0), rebounds (12.2), assists (4.0) and blocks (1.4) through 20 regular-season appearances. Hartenstein has been a force on the glass all season, and he was only two points shy of his 14th double-double in Sunday's win.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Records double-double
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Hartenstein closed Tuesday's 113-105 victory over the Timberwolves with 15 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes.
Hartenstein made his presence felt on both ends of the court Tuesday, and the big man notched his 13th double-double of the season in just 17 appearances. He's been a key contributor during the Thunder's ongoing 12-game winning streak thanks to his two-way contributions. Over his last 10 appearances, Hartenstein is averaging 13.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Tallies another double-double
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Hartenstein ended Saturday's 106-94 win over the Hornets with 12 points (6-7 FG), 15 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 25 minutes.
Hartenstein picked up yet another double-double during Saturday's wire-to-wire victory, now holding 12 of them in 15 games during his first year in Oklahoma City. He's now tallied eight double-doubles in his last nine games, a stretch during which Hartenstein is averaging 13.7 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks while shooting 61.0 percent from the floor. The 26-year-old center has been instrumental in the 25-5 Thunder's success in 2024-25, posting career highs in points (12.6), rebounds (12.8) and assists (3.7) per game overall, with the team having also gone 14-1 in his 15 appearances. Although Hartenstein won't offer fantasy managers much in outside scoring along with a weak free-throw percentage, the big man's passing contributions are a welcome addition to what he brings to the table in swats, boards and field-goal percentage.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Owns paint in double-double
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Hartenstein ended with 11 points (3-6 FG, 5-8 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block in 34 minutes during Thursday's 120-114 victory over Indiana.
Hartenstein held things down in the paint in Thursday's contest, leading all players in rebounds while ending as one of four Thunder players in double figures in scoring in a double-double performance. Hartenstein has hauled in 10 or more boards in 12 outings this season, posting a double-double in 11 of those 12 contests.
Hartenstein ended with 13 points (4-6 FG, 5-8 FT), 18 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 104-97 victory over the Heat.
Hartenstein continues to thrive as a rim protector and secondary offensive option for the Thunder, and he's been a solid addition option in most fantasy formats due to his two-way contributions. Hartenstein has nine double-doubles in his 12 contests with the Thunder, averaging 12.5 points and 12.8 boards per contest in that span.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Snags 12 boards
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Hartenstein produced 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, one block and four steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 105-99 win over Orlando.
Hartenstein secured his fifth double-double of December by turning in an efficient scoring performance and continuing to make his presence felt on the glass. He also played well on the defensive end, tying Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with a team-high four steals, which marks Hartenstein's best showing of the season in this category.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Double-doubles in loss
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Hartenstein posted 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 97-81 loss in the NBA Cup Championship to the Bucks.
Hartenstein has now posted a double-double in nine of his 11 appearances this season. The 26-year-old continues to operate as Oklahoma City's only true big man with Chet Holmgren (hip) out. Hartenstein has capitalized by averaging a career-high 12.3 rebounds per contest.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Posts another double-double
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Hartenstein closed with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 119-109 win over the Pelicans.
Hartenstein was coming off a 16-rebound performance in the blowout win over the Raptors on Thursday, and the big man notched his sixth double-double in this one. He's posted impressive numbers in eight appearances, and he's firmly entrenched as the Thunder's starting center -- at least until Chet Holmgren (hip) is ready to return. Even though Hartenstein won't be asked to carry the team offensively, he's been producing enough on both ends of the court to remain a valuable fantasy asset in all formats.
Hartenstein finished Sunday's 119-116 loss to the Rockets with 19 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes.
Hartenstein's red-hot start has been a pleasant surprise for the Thunder, who needed someone to step up to replace Chet Holmgren (hip). The Thunder found their man in Hartenstein, who made his season debut two weeks ago and has posted a double-double in every game.
Hartenstein registered 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 105-101 win over Golden State.
The hits keep coming for Hartenstein, who is holding up the frontcourt with solid totals. The center is shooting up the fantasy ranks as Chet Holmgren's (hip) replacement with three consecutive double-doubles since his return to action.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Double-doubles in first start
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Hartenstein chipped in 17 points (8-14 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists over 32 minutes during Monday's 130-109 win over Sacramento.
Hartenstein came off the bench in his season debut and needed only one appearance before moving into the starting unit, posting another double-double just like he did in his campaign opener. Hartenstein is expected to anchor things down low for the Thunder and should have an excellent two-way upside as long as he remains in a starting role.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Seismic return for Oklahoma City
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Hartenstein (hand) has been cleared for action and will play Wednesday versus Portland, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Hartenstein was set to be re-evaluated at the end of November, so his availability Wednesday crushes his initial timeline after he suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand. He steps into a critical role with Chet Holmgren (hip) slated to be sidelined beyond the next month, although Hartenstein's initial ramp-up over the next week could be gradual. He profiles as a huge boost to Oklahoma City's rebounding as well as an asset in the pick-and-roll for all involved.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Upgraded to questionable
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Hartenstein (hand) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland.
This is massive news for the Thunder, as Hartenstein was initially given a five-week timetable back on Oct. 17. With Chet Holmgren (hip) sidelined for multiple weeks, Hartenstein could step into a massive role right away for the Thunder, assuming his conditioning is up to par. Once Hartenstein does get the green light, the Thunder won't have to rely on their small-ball lineups as much.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Efficient as starter
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Hartenstein delivered 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-7 FT), three rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 124-94 preseason win over the Nuggets.
Hartenstein got the start at center with Chet Holmgren at power forward, and don't be surprised if the Thunder open their regular-season campaign against the Nuggets on Oct. 24 with this frontcourt setup. Even if he doesn't start and plays off the bench, Hartenstein will undoubtedly be a key contributor for Oklahoma City moving forward.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Starting Tuesday
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Hartenstein will crack the starting lineup in Tuesday's preseason game against Denver.
Hartenstein replaces Alex Caruso in the starting five as head coach Mark Daigneault looks to experiment with different lineups prior to the start of the regular season. Hartenstein has had strong outings in both of his preseason games with the Thunder, including a nine-rebound effort against Houston. While it remains to be seen whether he will start in the regular season, Hartenstein will undoubtedly be a key contributor for Oklahoma City moving forward.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Not starting preseason opener
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Hartenstein won't start Monday's preseason game against the Spurs, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort are resting Monday, while Hartenstein and Alex Caruso have been omitted from the starting lineup. Chet Holmgren is joined by Ousmane Dieng in the frontcourt. It's unclear how many minutes Hartenstein will play versus San Antonio.
