Isaiah Hartenstein recently concluded his second season with the New York Knicks.
The six-year veteran posted averages of 7.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 64.4% from the field over 75 games.
On Monday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Hartenstein will sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Via Wojnarowski: “ESPN Sources: Free agent C Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed on a three-year, $87 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hartenstein leaves the Knicks for the top West seed eager to add his size, skill, and physicality.”
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. pic.twitter.com/gbOpAw1Gsx
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
Following the news, Hartenstein made an Instagram post that quickly gained traction, amassing over 23,000 likes and 2,000 comments in under two hours.
He captioned the post: “NYC, thank you for taking my family in and making my time there so special. Every time I went out on the court, I always gave it my all for the city, and I felt the love right back. NYC will always have a special place in my heart. All love #foe.”
Last season, the Thunder finished as the first seed in the Western Conference with a 57-25 record. However, they were eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the NBA playoffs, losing the series in six games.
