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.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Not listed on injury report
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Hartenstein (calf) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game in Minnesota.
Hartenstein is set to return from a month-long absence Thursday, though he may operate under a strict minutes restriction in his first game back. With the big man back in the mix, Chet Holmgren will likely shift back over to the four, which would likely send Jaylin Williams back to the bench. Branden Carlson could drop out of the rotation entirely with Hartenstein active.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Still out
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Hartenstein (calf) won't play in Sunday's game against Toronto.
Hartenstein will miss a 15th consecutive game due to a strained right calf, and a timeline for his return has yet to be established. His absence has allowed Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams to see a bump in playing time.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Hartenstein hasn't played since Dec. 28 due to a right soleus strain and remains without a clear timetable for a return. The big man should be considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers until Oklahoma City offers an update on his status.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Won't go Saturday
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Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Hartenstein will miss his 11th straight game due to a right soleus strain and is without a clear timetable for a return to action. The big man should be considered doubtful ahead of Monday's matchup against the Cavaliers until the Thunder offer an update on his status.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Won't play Sunday
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Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Hartenstein will miss his eighth straight game due to a right soleus strain, and it's not a positive sign that he continues to be ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. The big man's next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Spurs.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Out again Friday
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Hartenstein (soleus) will remain on the sidelines for Friday's game in Memphis, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
The Thunder rarely offer timetables on injured players, but Friday will mark Hartenstein's seventh straight game on the inactive list, and it's not a great sign that he continues to get ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff. With Chet Holmgren (shin) also set to skip Friday's game, Jalen Williams could be asked to spend more time at center, which could open up some more minutes for Aaron Wiggins and Kenrich Williams.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Another absence coming
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Hartenstein is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to a right soleus strain.
Wednesday is set to be a sixth straight absence for Hartenstein, who appears to have no definitive timeline for a return to the court. With Alex Caruso (back) sidelined, Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins should slide over to power forward more frequently while Chet Holmgren soaks up the bulk of the center minutes in Hartenstein's place.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Out again Monday
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Hartenstein (calf) will miss Monday's game against Charlotte.
Hartenstein will be sidelined for a fifth straight game, and there's been no word on a potential timetable. Jaylin Williams (heel) also remains out for the Thunder. Hartenstein's next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Jazz.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Won't play Wednesday
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Hartenstein is out for Wednesday's game against Portland due to a left soleus strain.
The big man's next chance to play is Friday against the Warriors. The Thunder are likely to shift Chet Holmgren over to the five for the bulk of the center minutes, which should open up more frontcourt playing time for Alex Caruso and Luguentz Dort.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Won't play Monday
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Hartenstein won't play Monday against the Hawks due to a left soleus strain.
Hartenstein left Sunday's game early and was unable to return, and the Thunder are expectedly going to sit the center Monday. For now, he can be considered questionable for Wednesday against the Trail Blazers while more clarity is gathered on the severity of this issue. The Thunder could utilize some smaller lineups Monday with Jaylin Williams (heel) still out.
Hartenstein (ankle) exited Sunday's 129-104 win over the 76ers in the third quarter and did not return.
Hartenstein appeared to turn his right ankle and limped to the locker room late in the third quarter. The big man finished with five points (2-6 FG, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 20 minutes. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Monday's matchup against the Hawks.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Heads to locker room Sunday
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Hartenstein left Sunday's game against the 76ers and went to the locker room due to an apparent right ankle injury, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Hartenstein appeared to turn his right ankle before limping to the locker room late in the third quarter of Sunday's contest. If he is unable to return, Kenrich Williams could see extra minutes.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Back in action Friday
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Hartenstein (calf, rest) will be available for Friday's game against Minnesota.
As expected, Hartenstein is no longer on the injury report after getting the night off for maintenance Thursday against the Clippers. The big man is averaging a double-double this season with 12.1 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Won't play Thursday
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Hartenstein (rest) won't play Thursday against the Clippers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein will be held out of the first leg of a back-to-back for injury management purposes, but he should be back in action Friday in Minnesota. Chet Holmgren will spend more time at center Thursday with Hartenstein watching from the sidelines, and there will be more minutes available for Kenrich Williams and Ousmane Dieng.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Will be available Saturday
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Hartenstein (calf) is not on the injury report and will be available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Hartenstein will be available after a six-game absence due to a right soleus strain, and the big man should slot into the starting lineup right away. His return also means the Thunder will likely have their best starting lineup for the first time this season. Additionally, Hartenstein's return means Jaylin Williams should see a dip in minutes, while Jalen Williams should move to the three and Chet Holmgren will likely slide to the four.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: To be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days
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Hartenstein sustained a right soleus strain and will be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein was a late scratch ahead of Friday's win over Phoenix and will now miss an extended period due to the soleus strain. With the big man sidelined, Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams are candidates for increased minutes. Across 19 regular-season appearances thus far, Hartenstein has averaged 12.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 27.8 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Won't play Friday
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Hartenstein won't play in Friday's game against the Suns due to right ankle soreness.
Hartenstein was a late addition to the injury report and will be held out of this contest. Because he's dealing with soreness, he can be considered day-to-day for the time being. With Hartenstein sidelined, Jaylin Williams could see a bump in minutes Friday.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Nets 15 points with seven boards
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Hartenstein had 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 113-105 win over the Timberwolves.
Hartenstein was held to just seven points on 3-for-9 shooting in his previous outing, so it was nice to see him come through with a more efficient scoring performance. The big man is flirting with top-50 value on the year behind averages of 12.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals per contest, although some of these numbers could dip a bit once Jalen Williams (wrist) works his way back to the court.
