Thunder Keep Hartenstein Amid Salary Moves

The Oklahoma City Thunder just pulled off a bold offseason move: keeping Isaiah Hartenstein on a massive three-year, $75 million deal despite heavy salary cap pressure. After shedding key players like Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe to clear over $20 million, the Thunder prioritized retaining their versatile big man — a crucial piece in the West’s stacked frontcourt. Hartenstein’s impact last season, averaging nearly 10 points and 10 rebounds, proved vital, especially alongside Alex Caruso, unlocking the team’s playoff potential. His defensive versatility, rebounding, and playmaking complement Chet Holmgren perfectly. While the Thunder still need to manage contracts like Dort and Williams, they’re positioned to stay under the second apron — and maybe even make a late-season tweak to fully clear it. 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/d5cd12e9c48620c5