Overview
- The injury was identified after further evaluation following his absence against the Suns, which was initially attributed to an ankle issue.
- The 27-year-old center had started every game before the setback and leads Oklahoma City with 10.7 rebounds per game.
- He is averaging 12.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists this season, putting him on pace for an NBA career best in scoring.
- Oklahoma City moved to 20–1 with a 12th straight win, a 123–115 victory at Portland, while Hartenstein remained out.
- The team provided no specific return date beyond the 10–14 day estimate for his recovery.