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.
Hartenstein finished with 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes during Saturday's 111-96 victory over the Rockets.
Hartenstein casually dropped in a career-high 21 points, continuing his strong start to the season. Despite missing the first month due to a hand injury, Hartenstein has been a seamless addition to the Thunder roster, providing him with the best opportunity of his young career. With very little competition for playing time, Hartenstein should see upwards of 30 minutes on most nights, at least until Chet Holmgren returns from his hip injury.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Double-doubles in win
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Hartenstein racked up 10 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 victory over the Mavericks.
This was Hartenstein's seventh double-double of the season in just nine appearances. On a per-game basis, the center is on pace to return sixth-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 11.6 points, 12.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.2 blocks on 55.4 percent shooting from the field.
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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.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Season-best effort on glass
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Hartenstein closed Friday's 101-93 victory over the Lakers with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 18 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes.
The 18 boards were a season high for Hartenstein, who produced his fourth straight double-double since making his Thunder debut Nov. 20. The veteran center has stabilized a frontcourt that had been struggling in the absence of Chet Holmgren (hip), and Hartenstein could hold down the starting job into February depending on how quickly Holmgren recovers from his fractured hip.
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: Returns to play
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Hartenstein (face) checked back in to Monday's game against Sacramento in the third quarter, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein suffered a cut above his eye earlier in the quarter but has been cleared to return after a quick stop to the locker room. He should be a full-go down the stretch of Monday's clash.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Sent to locker room
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Hartenstein ran to the locker room after suffering a laceration above his eye during Monday's game against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Hartenstein took an elbow from Domantas Sabonis on a rebound attempt and was visibly bleeding immediately after the play. He presumably went to go get stitched up in an effort to return to a tight contest, though the training staff will have the final say on whether he'll be able to continue.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Joining first unit
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Hartenstein is starting Monday's game against the Kings, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein was impressive in his 2024-25 debut Wednesday against the Trail Blazers, and the Thunder evidently feel confident enough in his health to roll him out with the starters. He logged 29 minutes Wednesday and will likely shoulder a similar workload Monday.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Posts excellent numbers in return
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Hartenstein (hand) finished with 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, four blocks and three assists across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 109-99 victory over Portland.
Hartenstein made his season debut for the Thunder, returning from a non-displaced fractured left hand that cost him the first month of the season. Though the Thunder brought him off the bench, Hartenstein played major minutes, tallying a double-double while putting up a team-best plus-16 point differential. Given the long-term absence of Chet Holmgren (hip), Hartenstein should be a candidate to move into the starting five eventually, perhaps after getting another practice or two under his belt. Regardless, Hartenstein should have a sizable role for the Thunder while the team is short on healthy centers.
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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.
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.
