Thunder center Hartenstein out at least a month with broken bone in left hand
The Associated Press - October 19, 2024 9:09 am
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, center, reaches out for a rebound as Denver Nuggets guards Trey Alexander, left, and Christian Braun defend in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will miss at least a month after sustaining a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand during a preseason game in Denver.
The Thunder said on Thursday that Hartenstein, who was hurt in Tuesday’s game, will be re-evaluated in five to six weeks.
The Thunder added the 7-foot, 250-pound Hartenstein as a free agent in the offseason to help them with rebounding and their lack of bulk, two of their few weaknesses last season as they earned the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. He averaged 8.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists last season for the New York Knicks.
