Isaiah Hartenstein, formerly of the New York Knicks, has agreed to a three-year, $87 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hartenstein's new contract, averaging $29 million per year, significantly exceeds the Knicks' maximum offer of $18.1 million annually. The Thunder, eager to bolster their roster, have added Hartenstein's size, skill, and physicality to their lineup. This move follows the acquisition of Alex Caruso, as OKC leverages its cap space before it becomes more constrained. Hartenstein's performance last season with the Knicks played a key role in securing this lucrative contract. The Thunder, a top West seed, are aiming to strengthen their position further.
Isaiah Hartenstein leaves Knicks for three-year, $87 million deal with Thunder, per report https://t.co/u3xJkUJBf3
"If the Thunder get him, I’d have no problem penciling them in for the 2025 NBA Finals." I wrote about Isaiah Hartenstein to OKC yesterday and what a perfect fit he'd be: https://t.co/fI3mQqgbol
Isaiah Hartenstein bolts Knicks for $87 million Thunder contract in NBA free agency https://t.co/kbSOs79lk4 https://t.co/ckCgzpEwt7
Le Thunder s'offre Isaiah Hartenstein ! - https://t.co/Vl6fC6RBQN https://t.co/pzqeHsmLE0
A former #43 draft pick by Houston, Isaiah Hartenstein has bounced around to 5 teams in 6 seasons, earning just over $22.6M for his efforts. He platforms a big 2023-24 with the Knicks into a 3 year, $87M free agent contract from the #OKCThunder. https://t.co/LFm2eiRFzk
Good signing, can maintain size. Intrigued to see how he’s used but his ability to be a hub should fit with OKC. Handoffs and rolls. Proved himself on defense last year. OKC keeps adding. https://t.co/rsxTLpDptG
I love this for the Thunder. I really can’t wait to watch this team play next season. The Caruso deal was great. The contacts for Joe and Wiggins are great deals and very movable if they need to down the road. https://t.co/yPOMZAjALW
A former #43 draft pick by Houston, Isaiah Hartenstein has bounced around to 5 team in 6 seasons, earning just over $22.6M for his efforts. He platforms a big 2023-24 with the Knicks into a 3 year, $87M free agent contract from the #OKCThunder. https://t.co/LFm2eiRFzk
OKC had a 2 year window to maximize cap space before their roster begins to get expensive. They took advantage of that knowing New York was limited in what they could offer. OKC gets Alex Caruso and now Hartenstein. https://t.co/JN9YJZgOfN
Isaiah Hartenstein is leaving the Knicks and headed to the Thunder https://t.co/NssaiBkYuL
OKC has absolutely knocked it out of the park this offseason https://t.co/mizOXvJ2ca
BREAKING: Isaiah Hartenstein set to sign $87M deal with Thunder #IsaiahHartenstein #OklahomaCityThunder https://t.co/mpSMP8iWY8
According to league sources the Knicks had the max they could offer on the table - but $29 million per year is a huge jump. https://t.co/2RkMvkJ7KX
The Knicks never really had a chance to keep Isaiah Hartenstein. The Thunder are willing to pay him $29 million per year for 3 years. Most Knicks could do was $18 million per year for 4 years. Hartenstein played his tail off last season and the result is that he’ll get PAID. https://t.co/QMwJrjm925
For those in doubt, the Knicks offered Hartenstein the full four-year, $72.5 million deal they could, according to a league source. He elected to test out free agency. The Knicks never pulled the offer. They wanted him back. They just weren't allowed to pay him enough.
Isaiah Hartenstein is headed to Oklahoma City. 👀 https://t.co/D1RfsZ1ZEv https://t.co/Jwe2wQWt24
Isaiah Hartenstein "plans to sign" a three-year, $87M contract with OKC, per @ShamsCharania https://t.co/3gfhIqW7qN
Isaiah Hartenstein "plans to sign" a three-year, $87M contract with OKC, per @ShamsCharania https://t.co/O8c6uVE4Pb
Isaiah Hartenstein plans to sign a three-year, $87 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell @ShamsCharania. https://t.co/9rICQHpQwu https://t.co/xOXQVzrosN
Love this https://t.co/lBrD4kVrBw
Rebounds, we can now get some https://t.co/NfX99d02uj
I figured a starting center on a good playoff team would get $21 million or so.. $29 million… whoah https://t.co/0sxE36n3BL
Breaking: Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed on a three-year, $87 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources told @wojespn. https://t.co/kHut11W5Y3
Problem for Knicks franchise is when one of their players overperforms on a big stage, the media/fan hype is relentless and profile skyrockets. Hence Hartenstein is gone. This one hurts. https://t.co/vpDm7gpXTV
Well there you have it. Some thought Hartenstein could be OKC bound. The Bridges trade meant Hartenstein was likely gone. Now it’s done. Also More $$ per year than Nic Claxton got. https://t.co/5jypZxxRE6
Former Knicks big-man Isaiah Hartenstein "plans to sign" a three-year, $87M contract with OKC, per @ShamsCharania Chet getting some help on the glass 💪 https://t.co/2IpwE8PiCX
“Isaiah Hartenstein has signed a 3-year, $87 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder.” https://t.co/a2tlSdSbxj
Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed to a three-year, $87 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. PAID! 💰 https://t.co/W4wFGy0zHs
BREAKING: Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed on a three-year, $87 million deal with the Thunder, per @wojespn. https://t.co/PQIZixSTfG
a no-brainer for Isaiah Hartenstein. the most Knicks could have offered a was a deal with an AAV of $18.1 million. He's getting a deal with an AAV of $29 million from OKC.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are signing Isaiah Hartenstein to a 3-year, $87M deal, per @wojespn https://t.co/NPvhbErizk
Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder Agree To Three-Year, $87M Deal https://t.co/uS1uoLVxmH
BREAKING: Isaiah Hartenstein is leaving the Knicks for the OKC Thunder — a 3-year, $87M deal, per @wojespn Wow. https://t.co/ES8qhbdF5f
Isaiah Hartenstein is signing a three-year, $87M deal with the Thunder, per multiple reports https://t.co/zzlM6gv6uI
BREAKING: Isaiah Hartenstein is signing a 3-year, $87 million deal with the Thunder, per @ShamsCharania. https://t.co/YcsE7KuKfD
Hartenstein ends up with way more than the Knicks could offer. Knicks could offer only $72 million over four years, with only ~$64 million guaranteed. Massive raise for Hartenstein. https://t.co/dzUnzU9xuG
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. https://t.co/gbOpAw1Gsx
BREAKING: Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein plans to sign a three-year, $87 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Hartenstein departs the Knicks for an enormous contract and gives OKC a new anchor inside. https://t.co/DptmkuaP3v
Knicks still hope to bring back Hartenstein, but he meets with Thunder The Knicks are still trying to create enough cap room to be able to retain Isaiah Hartenstein as free agency opens https://t.co/4LpX07mfbT
#Knicks will make Isaiah Hartenstein their primary target in free agency, but can they bring him back? | @StevePopper https://t.co/MEApt5xshf
.@StevePopper: #Knicks have work to do to keep Isaiah Hartenstein https://t.co/SRHRMvnqrW
Knicks likely to lose Isaiah Hartenstein #IsaiahHartenstein https://t.co/GIEBZ16mpM