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ISAIAH HARTENSTEIN #55 - CENTER - OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
11.2 PPG •
10.7 RPG •
3.8 APG
11.2 PPG
10.7 RPG
3.8 APG
OKC's big bet: Thunder leaning on twin towers in Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein have played just 316 minutes together. Why should they go big now?
OKC Thunder practice: What Mark Daigneault, Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort said on Apr. 15 Oklahoma City Thunder practice: What Mark Daigneault, Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort said on Apr. 15.
2 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM
Expected to play Game 1 Hartenstein (Achilles) is expected to play in the postseason.
Impact Hartenstein missed the final three regular-season games, but the Thunder already had the No. 1 seed locked up, so his absences were likely precautionary. During his first season in Oklahoma City, Hartenstein averaged 11.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals in 57 regular-season appearances (53 starts).
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out to face NOLA Hartenstein (Achilles) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Just like it happened Friday against the Jazz, the Thunder will rest the majority of their regular rotation members for this regular-season finale after securing not only the top seed in the Western Conference, but also the best record in the league. Hartenstein will end the season on the sidelines, but the Thunder will now focus on getting the big man as healthy as possible since the playoffs will start April 19. His absence means the Thunder will likely turn to Jaylin Williams to shoulder the bulk of the load in the frontcourt alongside Kenrich Williams.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Oklahoma City plays New Orleans on 3-game win streak
Oklahoma City comes into a matchup with New Orleans as winners of three games in a row5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play against Utah Hartenstein (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Hartenstein will miss a second straight game Friday due to an Achilles issue. The Thunder will likely turn to Jaylin Williams to shoulder the bulk of the load in the frontcourt along with Kenrich Williams.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Utah takes on Oklahoma City after overtime win
Utah hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder following the Utah Jazz's 133-126 overtime win over the Portland Trail BlazersAPRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jalen Williams scores 33 to lead Thunder past Suns, who were eliminated from playoff race
Jalen Williams scored 33 points, Chet Holmgren added 22 and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat Phoenix 125-112 , eliminating the Suns from the playoff raceAPRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out for Wednesday Hartenstein (Achilles) won't play Wednesday against the Suns.
Impact After logging 29 minutes against the Lakers on Tuesday with eight points, 15 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal, Hartenstein will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. Jaylin Williams (ankle) is no longer on the injury report, however, and could see an uptick in minutes Wednesday.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs 15 boards Tuesday Hartenstein closed Tuesday's 136-120 victory over the Lakers with eight points (4-7 FG), 15 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes.
Impact Hartenstein dominated the glass, grabbing 15 rebounds, the most he has recorded since March 5. All in all, it's been a successful season for Hartenstein, despite playing alongside Chet Holmgren. While he doesn't play typical starters' minutes, Hartenstein does more than enough when he is on the floor. In 27.9 minutes per game, he is averaging 11.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.9 combined steals and blocks.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein makes block of the year vs. Lakers | Sporting News Canada Absolutely incredible defense.
APRIL 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder host the Lakers
Los Angeles travels to Oklahoma City for a Western Conference matchup TuesdayAPRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Efficient 16 points with full line Hartenstein produced 16 points (8-9 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 125-111 loss to the Rockets.
Impact The Thunder countered a towering Rockets frontcourt by putting Hartenstein in the starting lineup Friday, and the veteran big man responded by leading the team in rebounding and supplying an efficient 16 points. Hartenstein may cede the occasional start to either Cason Wallace or Aaron Wiggins when Oklahoma City opts to go smaller, but Hartenstein has averaged 13.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 27.1 minutes over his last 10 games as a starter.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to starting five Friday Hartenstein will start in Friday's game against the Rockets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Impact The big man will return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench during Wednesday's win over Detroit, pushing Cason Wallace to the second unit against Houston. Over his last five outings (four starts), Hartenstein has averaged 9.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals across 23.6 minutes per contest.
APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder predicted to deal Isaiah Hartenstein in trade for $194 million superstar | Sporting News The Oklahoma City Thunder don't necessarily have to do this, but they could use Isaiah Hartenstein to acquire this superstar if they wanted...
APRIL 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Bench role vs. Detroit Hartenstein will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact Hartenstein will be in the second unit for the Thunder on Wednesday against Detroit. The veteran big man has come off the bench three times for Oklahoma City this season, averaging 12.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.7 blocks per game, shooting 59.3 percent from the field.
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE
Will play against Bulls Hartenstein (hip) is available for Monday's game against Chicago.
Impact After leaving Saturday's game against the Pacers with hip soreness, Hartenstein will shake off a questionable tag Monday. The veteran big man shouldn't face any restrictions against the Bulls. Over his last nine contests, Hartenstein has averaged 13.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals in 27.0 minutes.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy to face Chicago on Monday Hartenstein (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Impact Hartenstein is in jeopardy of missing Monday's contest after exiting Saturday's win over Indiana due to left hip soreness. With Chet Holmgren (hip) and Jaylin Williams (hip) also being listed as questionable, Kenrich Williams, Branden Carlson and Dillon Jones are all candidates for a bump in minutes in the frontcourt.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Hartenstein injury update: OKC Thunder center won't return vs Indiana Pacers Isaiah Hartenstein will not return to the OKC Thunder's home game against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday due to left hip soreness.
MARCH 30 • OKLAHOMAN.COM
Won't return Saturday Hartenstein has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Pacers due to left hip soreness, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact Hartenstein managed to play 14 minutes in the first half but was replaced by Kenrich Williams at the start of the third quarter. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but it does put Hartenstein in jeopardy of missing Monday's game against the Bulls. He'll finish Saturday's game with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Posts another double-double Hartenstein finished with 18 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 29 minutes during Thursday's 125-104 win over the Grizzlies...
Impact Hartenstein continues to dominate down low, and he delivered another impressive stat line while filling the stat sheet left and right with his contributions. The big man has recorded five double-doubles over his last six appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 14.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.8 blocks per game.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Posts massive line Hartenstein racked up 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and two steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 103-101 win over the Clippers.
Impact Chet Holmgren was a late addition to the injury report due to a left hip strain that kept him out of Sunday's contest, allowing Hartenstein to play a featured role in the frontcourt. He's been on a tear over his last six games, posting averages of 15.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals on 55.6 percent shooting from the field.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Posts double-double Hartenstein accumulated 12 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block over 25 minutes during Friday's 141-106 win over the Hornets.
Impact Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stole the show for the Thunder on Friday, but there's no question Hartenstein posted an impressive stat line -- even if his shot wasn't really falling -- en route to racking up his third straight double-double. The big man has achieved that feat in six of his nine appearances this month, averaging 13.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.8 steals per game over that stretch.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 and Thunder with 5th straight, 141-106 over Hornets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their fifth in a row, 141-106 over the Charlotte HornetsMARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Off injury report for Friday Hartenstein is off the injury report for Friday's game against Charlotte.
Impact Hartenstein will return to game action after missing Wednesday's win over Philadelphia due to a back injury. Over his last five outings (four starts), the big man has averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 29.0 minutes per contest.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
