Knicks, Isaiah Hartenstein and Oklahoma City Thunder

Jalen Brunson, Isaiah Hartenstein hilarious exchange goes viral before Knicks-Thunder game
During the 2022 offseason, Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein both joined the New York Knicks together. Brunson was coming off a career year with the Dallas Mavericks while Hartenstein had a strong season with the Los Angeles Clippers.
SEE IT: Knicks welcome Isaiah Hartenstein back to MSG with tribute video
Friday night marked Isaiah Hartenstein’s first time back at The Garden since leaving the Knicks this offseason, and the hometown crowd was sure to give him a warm welcome.
Isaiah Hartenstein says leaving Knicks for Thunder was ‘perfect’ decision for everyone
But with Hartenstein, the Knicks were limited to offering a max of four years, $72.5 million. The Thunder gave up three years, $87 million. The reason for New York’s restrictions was it originally signed Hartenstein to a two-year deal, so operated with only his partial Bird Rights. Oklahoma City signed him using straight cap space.
Isaiah Hartenstein compares his adaptive approach with Thunder to time with Knicks
Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein signed a three-year, $87 million deal over the summer after two seasons with the New York Knicks. However, he still follows his former team, which he admitted to rooting for during the Knicks’ Christmas Day matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.
Isaiah Hartenstein Reveals Favorite Moment With Knicks
I-Hart still hearts the New York Knicks. Chasing a big contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder may sullied his reputation among some Manhattanites, but Isaiah H
Why Isaiah Hartenstein Must Continue Outside Shooting Experiment
Oklahoma City’s newest big man has been a perfect fit in nearly every way possible. He has been exactly what the Thunder ...
Isaiah Hartenstein’s Garden return gives Knicks reminder of what they’re missing at critical point
Isaiah Hartenstein demonstrated what the role could be at its peak. The job as the Knicks’ backup center — at the time ...