Oklahoma City is finally at full strength in the frontcourt, but it could lead to some tough lineup decisions. The Thunder exit the All-Star Break sitting prett
If you get lucky enough to do that, expect to be met by Alex Caruso or Cason Wallace — both high-end defenders in their own right. If you catch another lucky break and get a clear lane to the basket,
Holmgren (rest) will be available for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn. Holmgren was held out for rest Monday against the Timberwolves, but he'll be back in the lineup alongside Isaiah Hartenstein (face).
Chet Holmgren on playing alongside Isaiah Hartenstein in the Thunder's starting lineup. Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren returned to the starting lineup, but alongside Isaiah Hartenstein, he didn't reprise his role at center.
With the NBA All-Star break here, it's time to evaluate Oklahoma City Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein's 2024-25 season. How has he performed so far?
Hartenstein (face) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Nets. Although Hartenstein suffered a facial contusion in Monday's overtime loss to Minnesota, he's all set to be available for the Thunder on Wednesday.
Hartenstein took a shot to the nose from an opposing player in the third quarter and was unable to return the rest of the way. The big man will likely undergo further testing on his nose, and his next chance to play will come in Wednesday's matchup against Brooklyn.
Hartenstein recorded 12 points (6-8 FG), nine rebounds and five assists in 26 minutes during Sunday's 130-123 win over the Timberwolves. Despite a small usage rate, Hartenstein continues to churn out reliable fantasy value for the Thunder.
Hartenstein didn't return to Monday's 131-128 overtime loss to the Timberwolves after being diagnosed with a facial contusion, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said after the game that Hartenstein will be re-evaluated Tuesday.
Hartenstein took a shot from an opposing player while going for a rebound in the third quarter, and he left for the locker room with a bloody nose. If the big man is unable to return, the Thunder could rely more heavily on Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams to fill minutes at center down the stretch.
Hartenstein took a shot from an opposing player while going for a rebound in the third quarter, and he left for the locker room with a bloody nose. If the big man is unable to return, Jaylin Williams and Branden Carlson could see a slight bump in minutes the rest of the way.
For the final one-third of the regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder will spend it forging Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein together. Hand and hip fractures have delayed the much-anticipated double-big duo for months but with both seven-footers finally back,
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