Isaiah Hartenstein Joins Thunder on Three-Year, $87 Million Deal

The Knicks lose a key player as Oklahoma City secures a major free agency acquisition to bolster their frontcourt.

Hartenstein's contract with the Thunder is front-loaded, offering over $30 million in the first year.
The Knicks' maximum offer of four years, $72.5 million was outmatched by Oklahoma City's deal.
Mitchell Robinson is expected to return as the Knicks' starting center, but his injury history raises concerns.
The Knicks are exploring trade and free agency options to fill the void left by Hartenstein.
Hartenstein averaged 7.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists last season, emerging as a top two-way center.