Hartenstein Dream Dies for Grizzlies

Memphis just got a massive 28-million trade exception, sparking dreams of landing Isaiah Hartenstein — a solid defender with playoff experience. But here’s the twist: Hartenstein has a team option worth nearly the same amount, and OKC, already stacked and tax-heavy, likely won’t let him walk. A rumored trade deal is wildly unbalanced, and the Thunder are more likely to re-sign him long-term. With their young core and draft assets, the Grizzlies won’t waste their big exception on Hartenstein — they’re hunting other frontcourt upgrades instead. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/687762ab309d3386