Hartenstein’s Future with Hawks

The Oklahoma City Thunder are already eyeing the draft and free agency after their playoff exit, with center Isaiah Hartenstein’s future hanging in the balance. Hartenstein, who struggled in the Western Conference Finals with a brutal -33 plus-minus, is seeking a massive payday — potentially an $87M deal with $58M guaranteed — but may be priced out by his own performance. The Atlanta Hawks, with $29M in cap space and a looming decision on Jonathan Kuminga’s $24M club option, could be the perfect landing spot — offering him around $29M annually, which fits his expectations without a pay cut. But if they draft Aday Mara, a top NCAA center, they might pivot toward building around him, opening the door to pursue Hartenstein without pressure. With the Hawks’ GM known for smart moves, fans are buzzing — could this be the offseason that reshapes both teams’ futures? 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/089d8d17f31e0b5a