Isaiah Hartenstein Signs Lucrative $87 Million Deal with Oklahoma City Thunder
Maxdailynews— 27 MayOklahoma City, Okla. - The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Isaiah Hartenstein to a three-year, $87 million deal, according to multiple reports. The deal is reportedly fully guaranteed and makes Hartenstein one of the highest-paid centers in the NBA.
Hartenstein, 26, is coming off a breakout season with the New York Knicks, where he averaged 7.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 66.3% from the field. He started 49 games for the Knicks and was a key part of their top-10 offense and defense.
The Thunder are hoping that Hartenstein can be a similar impact player for them. He is a versatile big man who can score, rebound, pass, and defend at a high level. He is also a good teammate and is known for his work ethic.
The Thunder are building a young team around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey, and Hartenstein is a good fit for that team. He is a young player with a lot of potential, and he could be a key part of the Thunder's future success.
Contract Details
- 3 years, $87 million
- Fully guaranteed
- Average annual salary of $29 million
Player Profile
- Age: 26
- Height: 7'0"
- Weight: 250 lbs
- Position: Center
- College: Oregon
- NBA Draft: 2017, 43rd overall by the Houston Rockets
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | Houston Rockets | 10 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .375 | .000 | .500 |
| 2018-19 | Denver Nuggets | 40 | 9.3 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.5 | .603 | .000 | .722 |
| 2019-20 | Denver Nuggets | 55 | 13.2 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | .626 | .000 | .778 |
| 2020-21 | New York Knicks | 36 | 16.7 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | .627 | .000 | .781 |
| 2021-22 | New York Knicks | 50 | 16.3 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | .647 | .000 | .786 |
| 2022-23 | New York Knicks | 49 | 25.3 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | .663 | .000 | .735 |
Highlights
- Averaged 7.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game in 2022-23
- Started 49 games for the Knicks in 2022-23
- Was a key part of the Knicks' top-10 offense and defense in 2022-23
- Is a versatile big man who can score, rebound, pass, and defend at a high level
- Is a good teammate and is known for his work ethic