The Oklahoma City Thunder will once again have to navigate through a stretch without each of their top two centers. The Thunder announced on Wednesday evening
On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Western Conference-leading OKC Thunder for the first and only time this season. Less than 24 hours from the matchup, news emerged of an injury that occurred during the action.
The OKC Thunder will be without Isaiah Hartenstein in Thursday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced. He will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.
Star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein suffered a left calf strain Tuesday night against the 76ers and will be re-evaluated in about one week.
In his first season with the Thunder, Hartenstein has averaged 11.9 points, 12 rebounds, and 4.2 assists across 29.7 minutes. Those are all career-best numbers for the former Knick. He’s shouldered a heavy load as the lone healthy center for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he’s soaked up minutes and usage at that position.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is out at least a week with a calf issue and will be re-evaluated after that.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and Jalen Williams had 24 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-102 win over a Philadelphia 76ers team missing three All-Stars.
With the Thunder’s lack of frontcourt depth, it would be wise for them to make a move before the deadline to add another center. There are many center available for trade such as Jonas Valančiūnas, Jericho Sims, Day’Ron Sharpe and Duop Reath, so Oklahoma City should not have an issue finding a new big man to add to their roster.
During Week 13, the Blazers will play four games, beginning with the Heat on Tuesday. With Mark Williams firmly entrenched as Charlotte’s starting center, Richards needed a move to have a chance of establishing his fantasy ceiling.
Council, Dowtin, Bona, and Justin Edwards formed the whole Philly bench against the New York Knicks. Edwards stole the headlines but there is a lot to be said about the other three.