Isaiah Hartenstein is signing a three-year, $87 million deal with the Thunder

This offseason, the New York Knicks made moves to upgrade their roster. They traded with the Brooklyn Nets for talented two-way guard/forward Mikal Bridges. Additionally, the team gave O.G. Anunoby a five-year, $213 million deal to stay in New York. Another player the team wanted to retain this offseason was big man Isaiah Hartenstein. 

However, one team had a clear interest in adding the 26-year-old. It had been reported since the end of May that Hartenstein could leave in free agency to the Thunder. Today, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Isaiah Hartenstein is signing a three-year, $87 million deal with Oklahoma City. A quality addition by general manager Sam Presti.

Isaiah Hartenstein has the potential to help elevate the Thunder to another level in 2024-25

ESPN Sources: Free agent C Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed on a three-year, $87 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hartenstein leave the Knicks for the top West seed eager to add his size, skill and physicality. pic.twitter.com/gbOpAw1Gsx

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024

For the last two seasons, Isaiah Hartensten played for the New York Knicks. In 2022-23, the former second-round pick played in all 82 games for the Knicks. He made eight starts. Mitchell Robinson started at center for the Knicks and Hartenstein came off the bench. That changed in 2023-24 when Robinson missed significant time due to injury. Hartenstein played in 75 games for the Knicks last season and made a career-high 49 starts.

When Robinson was healthy and able to return, head coach Tom Thibodeau kept Hartenstein as their starting center. His (25.3) minutes, (8.3) rebounds, and (1.2) steals per game were all career highs. His impressive season with the Knicks had other teams around the league interested in acquiring Hartenstein. The Oklahoma City Thunder were linked to Hartenstein and they were able to sign the free agent big man. Next season, he’ll be the starting center for the…


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Author : Zach Wolpin

Publish date : 2024-07-01 15:22:35

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