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Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Boston.
Hartenstein will miss a third straight game due to a bruised left calf. Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams will continue to see more playing time. Hartenstein's next chance to play will come Sunday against Minnesota.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Won't play Monday
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Hartenstein (calf) is out for Monday's game versus the Nuggets.
This will be Hartenstein's second straight game on the sidelines, and it's not encouraging that he continues to get ruled out a full day in advance of tipoff. For now, he can be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Celtics. Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams will likely help pick up the slack in Hartenstein's absence.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Won't play Saturday
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Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Warriors, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Hartenstein tweaked his left calf during Wednesday's win over the Knicks, and he'll now miss Saturday's game, which should open up minutes for Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams. Hartenstein's next chance to play will come Monday versus the Nuggets.
Hartenstein won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Knicks due to tightness in his left calf, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
This is the same calf that caused Hartenstein's most recent lengthy absence, so the Thunder will proceed with caution and hold him out of the remainder of the game. Hartenstein will finish with five rebounds, two assists and one turnover across 17 scoreless minutes, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Cleared from injury report
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Hartenstein (calf) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Hartenstein missed Tuesday's game against the Bulls due to injury management, but he's ready to roll Wednesday. The veteran big man is averaging 8.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 23.5 minutes per game over his last 10 outings, and he should force Aaron Wiggins from the starting five.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Sitting out Tuesday
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Hartenstein (calf) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) is also getting Tuesday night off for injury management, as it appears the Thunder have their sights set toward being close to full strength for Wednesday's showdown versus the Knicks in New York instead. Jaylin Williams is an option for a spot start at center Tuesday, with Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins also in the mix to get more involved.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Absent from injury report
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Hartenstein (calf) is off the injury report for Friday's game against Denver, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.
Hartenstein sat out Wednesday's loss in Detroit, but he's good to go Friday. He's started eight consecutive outings, during which Hartenstein has averaged 9.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 23.1 minutes per game while shooting 66.7 percent from the floor.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Hartenstein has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to right soleus injury management, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Wednesday's game will be the second of a back-to-back set, so Hartenstein will receive a maintenance day after tallying 11 points, nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 116-107 victory over the Raptors. Chet Holmgren (back) isn't expected to play either, so Jaylin Williams could be looking at a spot start at center. The Thunder will also have more minutes available in the frontcourt for Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Passing skills on display
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Hartenstein (calf) posted 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 105-86 win over the Nets.
Hartenstein made his return to the lineup after missing the Thunder's final game before the All-Star break due to right soleus injury management. The veteran center has been a big piece for Oklahoma City, and it's been his passing of late that's shining brightest. Friday marked his fifth consecutive showing with four or more assists. Over that stretch he's averaging 8.8 points and 9.8 boards to go with his 7.4 assists per game.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Removed from injury report
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Hartenstein (calf) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Nets.
Hartenstein is good to go after missing Oklahoma City's final outing prior to the All-Star break due to load management. Across his last six appearances, Hartenstein has averaged 8.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 21.2 minutes per game while shooting 58.1 percent from the field.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Sitting out Thursday
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Hartenstein has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to right soleus injury management.
Hartenstein isn't believed to be dealing with any sort of setback with the soleus strain that kept him out for 16 consecutive games from Dec. 29 though Jan. 27. Instead, the Thunder are likely just keen on giving Hartenstein a maintenance day in the second leg of a back-to-back set. Hartenstein's absence should open up more minutes in the frontcourt for Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams in the Thunder's final contest before the All-Star break.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Nears double-double in win
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Hartenstein racked up 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and three steals in 22 minutes during Monday's 119-110 win over the Lakers.
Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren did an excellent job propping up the frontcourt against the Lakers. The veteran's numbers have been pedestrian since his return to action, averaging only 8.2 points and 7.4 rebounds over five games. Interestingly, the big man saw a sharp increase in assists after the return. His five-game average of 6.0 assists is well above his usual results in the category.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Not listed on injury report
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Hartenstein (eye) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Rockets.
Hartenstein missed Wednesday's loss to San Antonio due to a corneal abrasion but will return to action Saturday. The big man has appeared in three outings (two starts) following a 16-game absence with a right calf injury, averaging 9.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 21.0 minutes per contest over that stretch. He has yet to log more than 23 minutes since the extended absence and may remain on a minutes restriction versus Houston.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Sitting out Wednesday
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Hartenstein (eye) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs.
Hartenstein is dealing with a corneal abrasion and will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. He's coming off a triple-double against the Magic on Tuesday with 12 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 23 minutes. With Chet Holmgren (back) also out, the Thunder could rely heavily on Jaylin Williams and Branden Carlson.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Posts triple-double in blowout
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Hartenstein contributed 12 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 128-92 victory over the Magic.
Hartenstein delivered his first career triple-double in limited minutes, marking his most impressive outing since returning from a 16-game absence due to a right calf strain. Although it's encouraging to see him perform at this level, his workload remains relatively modest as Oklahoma City eases him back into action. If he plays Wednesday against the Spurs in the second leg of this back-to-back set, the Thunder will likely continue to monitor his playing time closely.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Will play Tuesday
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Hartenstein (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Magic, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein has played in each of the Thunder's last two games after missing 16 straight outings dating back to late December due to a right calf injury. The veteran big man has been cleared to play in Tuesday's contest, but it remains to be seen whether he'll play in the second leg of the Thunder's back-to-back set Wednesday against the Spurs.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Questionable for Tuesday
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Hartenstein (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Hartenstein is on the injury report for right soleus management after missing 16 games with a strain before returning for the Thunder's past two contests. Since returning to action, the big man is averaging 7.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.0 minutes per game, coming off the bench Thursday before joining the starting lineup Sunday. If Hartenstein is ruled out Tuesday, Jaylin Williams (shoulder) could see an expanded role if available, with Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson also candidates for additional usage.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Back in starting lineup
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Hartenstein will start Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Hartenstein came off the bench in his return from a 16-game absence Thursday, but he will return to the starting five Sunday. Hartenstein was effective in limited action in his return, totaling 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes. He figures to still see a limited number of minutes as he eases back into action.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Scores 11 points in return
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Hartenstein (calf) closed Thursday's 123-111 loss to Minnesota with 11 points (3-6 FG, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes.
Hartenstein was clearly operating with some restrictions following a 16-game absence due to a right soleus strain, as he came off the bench for what was his first appearance since Dec. 28. He was effective in limited chances on the offensive end and tacked on five points from the free-throw line. The veteran center will most likely have his playing time monitored closely once again Sunday in Denver.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Coming off bench Thursday
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Hartenstein will be deployed off the bench Thursday against Minnesota, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Hartenstein hasn't seen the court since Dec. 28 due to a calf injury, and the Thunder will elect to utilize the big man off the bench Thursday in an effort to ease him back into action. He'll likely be on a minutes restriction, though the team hasn't hinted at a specific range. Jaylin Williams will remain part of the starting lineup at least for one more game as a result.
