Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Teases triple-double in big win
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Hartenstein logged 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 FT), 14 rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Sunday's 137-106 win over the Pelicans.
The 27-year-old center has never recorded a triple-double, but he might have gotten his first Sunday if the game had been more competitive and the Thunder hadn't pulled starters like Hartenstein with about seven minutes left in the fourth quarter. He had to settle for his third double-double of the season instead, and Hartenstein has racked up double-digit boards in five of seven games to begin the campaign, averaging 10.9 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 63.0 percent from the floor.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Grabs 12 boards in win
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Hartenstein posted 16 points (8-11 FG), 12 rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 101-94 win over the Mavericks.
Hartenstein pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds, continuing his solid start to the season. While Chet Holmgren often gets the accolades for his production, Hartenstein typically delivers above-average numbers on a nightly basis, without the fanfare. Look for him to be a nightly double-double threat, while also providing serviceable defensive contributions and out-of-position assists.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Double-doubles in win
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Hartenstein had 14 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 29 minutes in Saturday's 117-100 win over the Hawks.
Hartenstein scored in double figures for the first time this season. He also finished as the Thunder's second-leading rebounder en route to his first double-double of the 2025-26 campaign. Through three regular-season games, he's averaging 8.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.3 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Grabs 14 boards in 2OT win
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Hartenstein posted five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 FT), 14 rebounds and two assists in 37 minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime win over the Pacers.
Hartenstein pulled down a team-high 14 rebounds, impacting the game despite scoring just four points. The Thunder certainly have a lot of options when it comes to scoring the basketball, a fact that should be considered when analyzing Hartenstein's overall fantasy value. He should be rostered in all formats but has particular value in punt-points builds.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Pulls down nine rebounds
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Hartenstein chipped in six points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal in 37 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 125-124 double-overtime win over Houston.
Hartenstein drew the start alongside Chet Holmgren to match up with Houston's jumbo lineup. Still, it's worth noting that Oklahoma's lineups could be fluid at times -- Jalen Williams (wrist) is still sidelined. The Thunder could opt to move Hartenstein or Cason Wallace to the second unit once Williams returns. Hartenstein was a top-70 player in nine-category leagues on a per-game basis during the 2024-25 regular season, and he may struggle to reach those heights again with a fully healthy Holmgren next to him.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Notches 13 points in win
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Hartenstein logged 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 22 minutes of Tuesday's 116-112 preseason win over the Bucks.
Hartenstein was back in action after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Pacers for rest purposes. Through two preseason games, Hartenstein has looked sharp with 10.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 19.9 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Available Tuesday
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Hartenstein (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein will return to action after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Pacers. He'll start alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Luguentz Dort.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Out against Indiana
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Hartenstein (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's exhibition against Indiana, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
This sounds like another planned maintenance day for Hartenstein, as the Thunder left several players back at home for this away game. Hartenstein's next chance to play comes Tuesday in an exhibition against the Bucks.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Will play Thursday
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Hartenstein (rest) will play in Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Hartenstein is set to make his first appearance of the preseason after sitting out Oklahoma City's first two exhibition contests. The veteran big man will likely see the bulk of his action come in the first half Thursday.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Resting Sunday
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Hartenstein (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Hartenstein will join Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Chet Holmgren (rest), Luguentz Dort (rest), Cason Wallace (rest), Alex Caruso (rest) and Ajay Mitchell (ankle) on the sideline for the front end of the club's back-to-back set. The big man's next opportunity to play will come Monday against Dallas.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Sees 18 minutes in win
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Hartenstein chipped in seven points (3-4 FG, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal across 18 minutes during Sunday's 103-91 win over the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Although Isaiah Hartenstein's role declined in the NBA Finals due to matchups, he was instrumental in Oklahoma City's run to the championship. Playing in his first season with the Thunder, Hartenstein showed good chemistry alongside Chet Holmgren and excelled on both sides of the court. He appeared in 57 regular-season contests, posting sixth-round value in nine-category fantasy formats on a per-game basis with averages of 11.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals in 27.9 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Quiet despite start
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Hartenstein finished Friday's 111-104 win over the Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals with two points (1-3 FG), six rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes.
Hartenstein moved back into the starting lineup, although his production told a different story. In what has been an unfavorable matchup, Hartenstein has been a non-factor to this point, with both the Thunder and the Pacers opting to run smaller, interchangeable lineups. Hartenstein has played more than 20 minutes only twice in the past seven games. Friday's win means Oklahoma City will head home for Game 5 with the series locked at 2-2.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Shifts to bench in loss
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Hartenstein chipped in nine points (3-5 FG, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes during Thursday's 111-110 loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Hartenstein moved to the bench, presumably as a result of Indiana's smaller lineup. The Pacers' rotation can switch out on defense, meaning the benefits of running a two-big lineup for the Thunder are somewhat negated. Despite the loss, the decision appeared to be a positive one until the final second of the game. Now trailing 1-0, Oklahoma City will look to bounce back Sunday before the series shifts to Indiana.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Moving to bench for Game 1
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Hartenstein isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Pacers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
The Thunder will begin the NBA Finals with a smaller starting five by moving Cason Wallace into the mix, resulting in a role change for Hartenstein. The big man was held in check for the majority of OKC's last series against Minnesota, averaging 6.8 points and 6.0 rebounds in 19.8 minutes over five games.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Logs just 16 minutes Monday
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Hartenstein supplied two points (1-1 FG), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 16 minutes during Monday's 128-126 victory over Minnesota in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Hartenstein played fewer than 20 minutes for the second straight game, a decision based purely on the individual matchup. Against a Timberwolves team with a more mobile frontcourt, Oklahoma City has opted to run a smaller lineup of late. The addition of Hartenstein and Alex Caruso during the offseason was for just this reason, providing the team with the flexibility to chop and change its rotation. Hartenstein will likely continue to start, but his playing time could remain limited, at least for the remainder of the Western Conference Finals.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Sees just 25 minutes
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Hartenstein had eight points (4-4 FG) and six rebounds over 25 minutes during Thursday's 119-107 loss to the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Hartenstein picked up four fouls in 25 minutes, while his replacement, Jaylin Williams, had four fouls in 14 minutes with both players doing their best to slow Nikola Jokic down. Overall, Hartenstein has been terrific in this series, putting up 11.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.7 steals on 57.4 percent shooting from the field.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Strong showing in Game 5
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Hartenstein tallied 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 victory over the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Hartenstein posted a personal postseason-high in points during a pivotal Game 5 win for the Thunder. The 27-year-old glue guy has continued his steady, regular-season play into the postseason. Hartenstein is averaging 11.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 blocks on 54.0 percent shooting in five games this series against the Nuggets.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Solid stat line in Game 2
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Hartenstein recorded 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 149-106 win over the Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
The Thunder looked dominant in this Game 2 win over the Nuggets and Hartenstein was one of the most efficient players in this win. The big man missed just one shot from the floor and ended just two boards away from a double-double. Furthermore, he also posted solid numbers as a passer, with the five dimes being a new playoff-high mark. Hartenstein is averaging 10.3 points and 8.7 assists per game in six playoff appearances thus far.
Hartenstein had 12 points (6-12 FG), nine rebounds, one assist and one block across 29 minutes during Monday's 121-119 loss to Denver in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren each had five fouls apiece, but the Thunder had a lot of success with their small-ball lineups Monday with Alex Caruso providing a major spark off the bench. Through five postseason games, Hartenstein's production hasn't been as good as his stats in the regular season with 9.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 24.6 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Double-double in Saturday's win
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Hartenstein provided 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and four steals across 25 minutes during Saturday's 117-115 victory over Memphis in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
It was the first double-double of the playoffs for Hartenstein, as the Thunder completed the sweep of the Grizzlies. The 26-year-old center hasn't played more than 27 minutes in a game yet this postseason, limiting his fantasy appeal, and he managed only one block across the four games against Memphis. Hartenstein may need to provide a bigger defensive presence in the second round as OKC awaits the winner of the Nuggets-Clippers series, which is tied 2-2 heading into Game 5 on Tuesday.
