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Hartenstein (ankle) is set to play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Hartenstein is in line to make his 2026 preseason debut after dealing with an ankle injury. The big man is coming off an injury-plagued 2025-26 season in which he appeared in 47 regular-season games (46 starts), averaging 9.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 24.2 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Slated to miss another game
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Hartenstein (ankle) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein and the rest of Oklahoma City's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set. The veteran center has yet to suit up during the preseason due to an ankle injury, and his status for Tuesday's home game against Indiana remains unclear.
Hartenstein (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein is sitting out once again with ankle soreness after missing the Thunder's preseason opener. His next chance for exhibition action is Monday against the Hawks.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Will not suit up Tuesday
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Hartenstein (rest) will not play in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein will travel to Tulsa despite sitting out the contest. The veteran center is among several key rotation players whom Oklahoma City will hold out Tuesday as the club manages workloads during the preseason.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Drops weight ahead of season
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Hartenstein dropped nearly 10 pounds ahead of the 2026-27 season, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein has been a full go for several weeks after tweaking his ankle for Germany during the offseason. He's expected to play a similar role in 2026-27 and is fresh off a three-year, $75 million extension.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Participating in practice
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Hartenstein (ankle) participated in an offseason workout with the Thunder on Monday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein sat out FIBA qualifiers with Germany to nurse an ankle injury he sustained earlier this summer, so it's encouraging to see him back on the court ahead of training camp in the fall. The 28-year-old big man appears to be firmly on track for the start of the regular season in October, barring any setbacks along the way.
Hartenstein (ankle) won't play for Germany during this summer's FIBA 2027 World Cup Qualifiers, per Eurohoops.net.
The 28-year-old center is erring on the side of caution ahead of the NBA regular season, opting to sit out the international competition. It doesn't sound like there's much concern regarding his availability for the start of training camp in the fall, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on Hartenstein's status until then.
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Plans to re-sign with OKC
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Hartenstein intends to sign a three-year, $75 million contract with the Thunder, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Friday.
Hartenstein will return to the Thunder after spending the last two years in Oklahoma City. The big man was a key piece in the team's championship run in 2025, and he figures to continue operating in a starting role next season. Over 47 regular-season appearances (46 starts) in 2025-26, he averaged 9.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 24.2 minutes per contest.
