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: 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: 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.
