The Oklahoma City Thunder’s big free agent acquisition, Isaiah Hartenstein, has filled the void of Chet Holmgren’s absence, immediately becoming a key piece of their dominant regular season. The impact of the biggest free agent signing in franchise history has still gone under the radar and goes beyond his counting stats.

Somehow, the Oklahoma City Thunder's biggest free agent signing in franchise history has still gone under the radar in the grand scheme of its 37-8 campaign at

Isaiah Hartenstein is on pace to make franchise history for the Thunder in 2024-25. He's played in 25 games for Oklahoma City.

Still, Hall of Fame NBA player Paul Pierce had an idea for the Thunder -- trade Holmgren for Kevin Durant. The 36-year-old forward is still playing at an MVP-caliber level, and Pierce's reasoning was that Holmgren has hardly played in Oklahoma City's remarkable campaign thus far.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is making progress in his return from a hip fracture and will be re-evaluated in three to five weeks.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder run away with the first seed, Chet Holmgren continues to rehab from his hip fracture. Nearly three months removed from the injury, the 22-year-old's return will provide a massive boost for a title contender that's juggled through injuries all season.

After missing the Thunder's previous five contests with a strained left calf, Hartenstein returned to action with no restrictions Sunday. The center got off to a delayed start to the season after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his left hand during the preseason,

The Portland Trail Blazers will look to extend their winning streak to five games as they prepare to take on arguably the best team in the league, the Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Thunder receives boost with Isaiah Hartenstein, Isaiah Joe returns against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) plays in the second half of an NBA ... State’s Andrew Wiggins and then hit the floor hard. Since then, 7-foot Isaiah Hartenstein has provided the inside presence the Thunder needed. The free agent pickup ...

Out for at least three more weeks

Joel Lorenzi: Isaiah Hartenstein is no longer on the injury report, signaling his return in Portland tomorrow. Cason Wallace is available also, despite being listed with what’s being labeled a nasal fracture. Lu Dort (right knee soreness) is OUT.