Isaiah Hartenstein, Knicks and Thunder

Knicks Struck By Thunder in Isaiah Hartenstein's Return
It was a happy return to Manhattan for Isaiah Hartenstein, whose Oklahoma City Thunder dismantled the Knicks by a 126-101 final on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. The Western Conference-leading Thunder earned a two-game sweep of the Knicks after previously prevailing in a 117-107 home win last weekend.
Isaiah Hartenstein's keys to Thunder beating Knicks twice in one week
Twenty-one games into his tenure with Oklahoma City, Isaiah has adapted. Still, playing at Madison Square Garden for the first time since Hartenstein signed a three-year deal, $87 million contract with the Thunder, the venue Isaiah called home for two seasons, is unique.
Isaiah Hartenstein’s Garden return gives Knicks reminder of what they’re missing at critical point
Isaiah Hartenstein demonstrated what the role could be at its peak. The job as the Knicks’ backup center — at the time occupying the spot behind an injury-prone Mitchell Robinson on the depth chart — could serve as a launchpad to an $87 million deal in free agency. To pricing out of the Knicks’ maximum offer due to the early Bird rights.
Isaiah Hartenstein Reveals Favorite Moment With Knicks
I-Hart still hearts the New York Knicks. Chasing a big contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder may sullied his reputation among some Manhattanites, but Isaiah H
Isaiah Hartenstein compares his adaptive approach with Thunder to time with Knicks
With an opportunity to defeat his former team, Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein provided the keys to beat the Knicks twice in one week. Coming off a 129-122 loss to the league-leading Cavs, the Thunder saw their epic 15-game win streak end. Hartenstein spoke to reporters during the team shootaround.
Isaiah Hartenstein says leaving Knicks for Thunder was ‘perfect’ decision for everyone
But with Hartenstein, the Knicks were limited to offering a max of four years, $72.5 million. The Thunder gave up three years, $87 million. The reason for New York’s restrictions was it originally signed Hartenstein to a two-year deal, so operated with only his partial Bird Rights. Oklahoma City signed him using straight cap space.
Berry Tramel: Thunder loss shows that Hartenstein needs help until Holmgren returns
Hartenstein missed the first 15 games of the season. Holmgren went down in Game 10 and hasn’t returned. So Daigneault has been unable to experiment with his own twin-tower alignment.
Jalen Brunson, Isaiah Hartenstein hilarious exchange goes viral before Knicks-Thunder game
During the 2022 offseason, Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein both joined the New York Knicks together. Brunson was coming off a career year with the Dallas Mavericks while Hartenstein had a strong season with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Sniffs triple-double
Hartenstein was a steady presence on both ends of the court for the Thunder despite the loss, and he finished just two assists away from recording what would've been his first triple-double of the season.
SEE IT: Knicks welcome Isaiah Hartenstein back to MSG with tribute video
Friday night marked Isaiah Hartenstein’s first time back at The Garden since leaving the Knicks this offseason, and the hometown crowd was sure to give him a warm welcome.
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